Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 4.9 (204)

Tandoori Chicken

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 12, 12 drumsticks (4 servings)
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garam masala ((substitute curry powder if you can't find it)); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((use ¼ teaspoon for less heat)); 3 tablespoons peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger ((see note)); 7 cloves garlic, (peeled and roughly chopped); ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt; Zest and juice from one lime ((about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)); ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2½ teaspoons salt; 12 chicken drumsticks ((about 4 lb/1.8 kg)); 1 (9-oz) jar mango chutney, for serving (optional); A few sprigs cilantro, (for garnishing the platter (optional)); Lime wedges, (for serving (optional))

NUTRITION · PER SERVING80M COOK

CAL 13%·PRO 57%

CARBS 3G4% OF CAL

1G FIBER0G SUGAR1G OTHER

FAT 14G51% OF CAL

5G SAT10G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Chicken drumsticks marinated in a vibrant tandoori spice paste of yogurt, ginger, garlic, and warm Indian spices, then roasted until juicy and charred. Aromatic and visually striking.

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Ingredients

serves 12

1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garam masala ((substitute curry powder if you can't find it))
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((use ¼ teaspoon for less heat))
3 tablespoons peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger ((see note))
7 cloves garlic, (peeled and roughly chopped)
¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
Zest and juice from one lime ((about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice))
¼ cup vegetable oil
2½ teaspoons salt
12 chicken drumsticks ((about 4 lb/1.8 kg))
1 (9-oz) jar mango chutney, for serving (optional)
A few sprigs cilantro, (for garnishing the platter (optional))
Lime wedges, (for serving (optional))

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 80M

CAL 13%·PRO 57%

CARBS 3G4% OF CAL

1G FIBER0G SUGAR1G OTHER

FAT 14G51% OF CAL

5G SAT10G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 20m
Cook: 1h
Sodium: 626mg

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 409mg
Calcium: 28mg
Iron: 2mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 20M
SODIUM: 626MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Tandoori Chicken

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Ingredients

At a glance