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Indian Tandoori Chicken

Name: Indian Tandoori Chicken
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks [bone in works best]; 1 tablespoon canola oil for brushing; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice [preferably freshly squeezed]; 2 teaspoons Red chili powder [or Cayenne powder] (as per taste); 1 teaspoon oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry coriander powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger paste; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons dry fenugreek leaves [kasuri methi, available at indian stores]; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt to taste; Few drops of orange food color [optional]

“Indian Tandoori Chicken is a gluten free recipe with 3 servings. One serving contains 257 calories, 28g of protein, and 14g of fat. For $1.44 per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista has 1 fans. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. It works best as a main course, and is done in about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up garlic paste, oil, ground cumin powder, and a few other things to make it today. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 17%, which is not so outstanding. Similar recipes are Indian Tandoori BBQ Chicken, Tandoori Cauliflower with Indian-Spiced Quinoa, and Tandoori Chicken.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 3
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 3

Chicken drumsticks [bone in works best]1.5 lb
Canola oil1 tbsp
Yogurt¾ cup
Lemon juice [preferably freshly squeezed]1 tbsp
Chili powder [or cayenne powder]as per taste2 tsp
Oil1 tsp
Coriander powder1.5 tsp
Garlic paste1.5 tsp
Ginger paste1.5 tsp
Turmeric powder½ tsp
Fenugreek leaves [kasuri methiavailable at indian stores]2 tsp
Ground cumin powder½ tsp
Ground cinnamon¼ tsp
Salt3 servings
Orange food color [optional]optional3 drops

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Nutrition

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Method preview

14 steps · 45 min

1
Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly & pat dry with a paper towel.
2
Make incisions with a sharp knife on thick parts of the chicken pieces deep enough to reach the bone.
3
Apply a mixture one tablespoon lemon juice and salt over the chicken and set aside for half an hour.

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