Best 10 Tandoori Chicken Thighs Ii Recipes

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Tandoori chicken thighs are a delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of Indian spices with the succulent texture of chicken thighs. This culinary journey takes you through a symphony of tastes, where the aromatic blend of yogurt, ginger, garlic, and a medley of spices dances on your palate. As the chicken thighs bask in this flavorful marinade, they absorb the essence of the herbs and spices, promising a burst of flavor with every bite. This article will guide you through the process of creating a tantalizing tandoori chicken thighs dish, ensuring that your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TANDOORI CHICKEN THIGHS



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These tandoori chicken thighs are bursting with Indian flavors. Marinated in yogurt and seasoned with spices, they come out wonderfully tender and juicy!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds chicken thigh (bone in and skin on (about 4 chicken thighs))
¼ cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp paprika
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp garlic powder
¼- ½ tsp chili flakes (depending on desired spice level)
Optional garnishes: cilantro and fresh lime

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together yogurt, olive oil, and all of the spices.
  • Rub yogurt marinade over chicken thighs and place in a bowl.
  • Cover and leave to marinade for a minimum of two hours to overnight.
  • Once well-marinated, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spread the marinated chicken thighs skin side up in a 8 by 8 inch parchment or foil lined pan.
  • Bake in oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
  • If you would like to crisp up your chicken even further, turn on broiler and broil chicken for one to two minutes or until it has reached desired crispiness.
  • Take chicken out of oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before enjoying.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and fresh lime, optional

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1302 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN TANDOORI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
4 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 3/4 teaspoons hot paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Make shallow cuts in the chicken thighs with a sharp knife. Toss the chicken with the lemon juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
  • Pulse 2 tablespoons yogurt, the vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, coriander, cumin, 11/2 teaspoons paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor to make a paste. Toss the chicken in the mixture and let marinate 15 minutes.
  • Place the chicken on a foil-lined broiler pan. Broil, turning once, until slightly charred and a thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/4 teaspoon paprika, the cilantro and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Top the chicken with the yogurt sauce and serve with rice, if desired.
  • Per serving: Calories 237; Fat 9 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 1,266 mg; Carbohydrate 8 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 30 g

TANDOORI CHICKEN



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This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It's quick to cook and the marinade does all the work - who needs takeaways?

Provided by Roopa Gulati

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

juice 2 lemons
4 tsp paprika
2 red onions, finely chopped
16 skinless chicken thighs
vegetable oil, for brushing
300ml Greek yogurt
large piece ginger, grated
4 garlic cloves, crushed
¾ tsp garam masala
¾ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp turmeric

Steps:

  • Mix the lemon juice with the paprika and red onions in a large shallow dish. Slash each chicken thigh three times, then turn them in the juice and set aside for 10 mins.
  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour over the chicken. Give everything a good mix, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr. This can be done up to a day in advance.
  • Heat the grill. Lift the chicken pieces onto a rack over a baking tray. Brush over a little oil and grill for 8 mins on each side or until lightly charred and completely cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium

CHEF JOHN'S TANDOORI CHICKEN



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Tandoori chicken gets its name from the clay oven it is traditionally cooked in, the tandoor. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and an incredibly complex mix of spices, and then roasted in the extremely hot tandoor oven. Don't worry if you don't have a tandoor clay oven sitting in the backyard; a grill will work just fine.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ lime, juiced
1 ½ tablespoons plain yogurt
1 ½ tablespoons tandoori masala powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, yogurt, tandoori powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
  • Grill chicken on the preheated grill with the lid open for 2 minutes. Close lid and continue to grill chicken for 6 minutes.
  • Turn chicken, close lid and grill until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 93.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS TANDOORI



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Moist, luscious, and delicious. Just the right blend of spices make this chicken dish one of my most-requested. Great hot or cold. If using thighs with skin, you can put over direct medium heat for the last few minutes to crisp skin.

Provided by DIANA F

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 8h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground coriander
16 chicken thighs
olive oil spray

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, salt, pepper, cloves, and ginger. Mix in garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Set aside.
  • Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, press air out of bag, and seal. Turn the bag over several times to distribute marinade. Place bag in a bowl, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for direct medium heat.
  • Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. With paper towels, wipe off excess marinade. Spray chicken pieces with olive oil spray.
  • Place chicken on the grill, and cook about 2 minutes. Turn, and cook 2 minutes more. Then arrange the chicken to receive indirect heat, and cook approximately 35 to 40 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 617.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

TANDOORI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 chicken thighs
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry chicken thighs.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir until smooth. Add thighs and make sure they are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 to 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Set up grill for indirect cooking over medium-high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. Remove chicken from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Cook 40 to 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F. Check for doneness by cutting into thigh to make sure there is no redness near bone.
  • NOTE INDOOR GRILLING: Prepare chicken as directed. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Roast in preheated oven on foil lined baking sheet for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F.

TANDOORI-BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Indian spices and yogurt make a simple and quick marinade for chicken, making this an ideal weeknight supper entrée, whether the marinade is prepared a day ahead or the day you wish to serve it.You might also like the Best Chicken Thigh Recipes.

Provided by Anna Olson

Categories     chicken,dinner,Indian,Main,quick and easy,rice and grain

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (fat-free is fine)
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
juice and zest of 1 lime
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
cayenne pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
2 lb(s) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together the yogurt, garlic, ginger, lime zest & juice, garam masala, paprika, chili powder, cayenne (if using) and salt & pepper in a large dish. Add the chicken thighs and toss well to coat completely. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Arrange the coated chicken thighs on a foil lined baking tray and bake for about 25 minutes, until fully cooked. Serve over rice.

TANDOORI CHICKEN THIGHS II



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Another one from the doctor's waiting room magazines (Not sure which one though!) Simple and tasty! Note that the marinating time is not included in the timing.

Provided by Ayame

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

250 g plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
12 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except for chicken till the mix is uniformly yellow.
  • Add chicken and coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate between 4 hours to overnight.
  • Heat oven to 425 F and place rack on top 1/3 of the oven.
  • Line a baking pan with foil and place chicken on one layer, adding a thick coating of the marinade on top of each piece.
  • Bake for 35 min.
  • Check for doneness.
  • Enjoy.

TANDOORI CHICKEN THIGHS



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I spent time in India and love reminders of this vibrant culture, so this tandoori chicken makes me happy. Served with warmed naan bread and a cool tomato and cucumber salad, it's a whole meal. -Claire Elston, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first eight ingredients until blended. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Place chicken on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANDOORI BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS



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One hot Tennessee evening Min's neighbor, Raj Kumar, handed R. B. a green coconut and a cleaver and said, "Chop the top off that thing. Let's have a drink." We love Raj. Dinner at his kitchen table is part spiritual recharge, part therapy, part comedy hour. Even better, Raj knows how to cook. After one question too many from us, he took us to Apna Bazaar, Nashville's Costco of Indian provisions. Soon every dish we made required two kinds of cardamom pods, a chunk of cinnamon bark, cumin and coriander seeds, mango pickles, and a chutney or two on the side. Raj kindly indulged us in our enthusiasm and, in time, our spicing acquired some much-needed subtlety. As Raj advised, one should wonder about flavor, not be hit over the head with it. Tandoori BBQ Chicken Thighs use bone-in, skinless dark meat typical of Indian cuisine and our balanced dry rub approach, accented with either a simple curry powder or garam masala, both readily available spices. Add cayenne pepper for more bite. When time allows, we adhere to the tandoori tradition of soaking the chicken in plain yogurt before seasoning the meat. In 900°F tandoori ovens, the yogurt ensures moist chicken, and it's just as worthwhile at home. We often substitute buttermilk for the yogurt because it's cheaper and coats the meat instantly.

Yield makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
2 cups buttermilk (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons Cheater Indian Rub (page 46)
2 large onions, cut into rings
2 lemons, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • RINSE the chicken thighs and trim of excess fat. If marinating, combine the chicken and buttermilk in a large bowl or sealable plastic bag. Cover or seal and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
  • HEAT the oven to 450°F.
  • PLACE the chicken on a large rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle all sides with the dry rub. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • TOSS the onion rings over the chicken and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the onions are slightly soft and the internal temperature of the chicken is 170°F. Serve with the lemon.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  • If you don't have a tandoor oven, you can cook the chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, naan bread, or salad.

Conclusion:

Tandoori chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and succulent dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give tandoori chicken thighs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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