Experience authentic Indian flavors at home with this Sizzling Tandoori Chicken recipe! Marinated in creamy yogurt and an array of aromatic spices, these chicken thighs are grilled to perfection, yielding deliciously moist and succulent meat.
In a medium skillet add paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and cardamom. Cook over medium heat until slightly toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 1 - 2 minutes.
2
In a large mixing bowl whisk together whole-milk Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices from skillet, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper (1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper). Add chicken thighs and toss well in mixture to coat evenly. Cover bowl and transfer to refrigerator to marinate for at least 3 hours and up to 10 hours.
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3
Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
4
Clean grill grates and brush with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil.
5
Grill chicken for about 8 - 10 minutes per side for bone-in thighs, basting once lightly with olive oil if desired to reduce exterior drying, until chicken registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer in the center near the bone.
6
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes off heat, then serve warm with fresh cilantro.
Health Info
Macros
4g
CARBS
17g
FAT
47g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LOW CARB
KETO
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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