Tandoori Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Tandoori Chicken
45 min.
6
315kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your dinner routine with vibrant flavors and a touch of culinary adventure, Tandoori Chicken is the perfect dish for you! This classic Indian delight combines succulent chicken with a rich, aromatic marinade that packs a punch. The best part? It's gluten-free and can be prepared easily in just 45 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or impressing your guests during a weekend gathering.

The magic of Tandoori Chicken lies in its marinade, which combines tangy yogurt, a medley of spices, and fresh herbs like cilantro and mint. This not only tenderizes the chicken but also infuses it with layers of flavor that will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of India. The high cooking temperature is key; it allows the chicken to develop a beautiful char while staying juicy and tender inside.

Whether you're serving it as the main course or as part of a larger feast, Tandoori Chicken is versatile enough for lunch or dinner and pairs beautifully with a side of fluffy rice or warm naan. Indulge in this delightful dish that is as satisfying to make as it is to eat, and let the bold flavors elevate your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons vindaloo paste (preferably Patak's brand)
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • cup yogurt plain low-fat greek-style (not ; preferably )
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken legs whole (thigh and drumstick;)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F. Line rack of a broiler pan with foil.
  2. Stir together all ingredients except chicken in a large bowl until combined well. Coat both sides of chicken legs well with yogurt mixture (use all of it), then transfer to broiler pan, arranging them in 1 layer.
  3. Roast chicken until charred in some spots and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein31.03%
Fat62.52%
Carbs6.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.83
Glycemic Load
0.72
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.273043456285%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.58mg
Hesperetin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:314.71kcal
15.74%
Fat:21.55g
33.15%
Saturated Fat:6.1g
38.12%
Carbohydrates:5g
1.67%
Net Carbohydrates:4.46g
1.62%
Sugar:3.23g
3.59%
Cholesterol:122.25mg
40.75%
Sodium:736.68mg
32.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.07g
48.13%
Selenium:24.95µg
35.64%
Vitamin B3:6.24mg
31.19%
Phosphorus:269.56mg
26.96%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.25%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.98%
Zinc:2.43mg
16.2%
Vitamin B12:0.95µg
15.91%
Vitamin B5:1.55mg
15.55%
Potassium:386.5mg
11.04%
Calcium:95.9mg
9.59%
Magnesium:36.25mg
9.06%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.99%
Vitamin K:7.18µg
6.84%
Iron:1.2mg
6.65%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.43%
Copper:0.11mg
5.5%
Vitamin A:270.27IU
5.41%
Folate:13.31µg
3.33%
Fiber:0.54g
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.1%
Vitamin C:1.36mg
1.65%
Source:Epicurious