Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish that is typically made with yogurt, spices, and chicken. The chicken is marinated in the yogurt and spices, then cooked in a tandoor, a traditional clay oven. Tandoori chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This article will provide you with a recipe for a Weight Watchers-friendly tandoori chicken thigh marinade that uses 0 Freestyle SmartPoints per serving. The marinade is made with Greek yogurt, curry powder, garam masala, cumin, coriander, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice. The chicken thighs are then cooked in the air fryer until they are tender and juicy. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party appetizer.
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TANDOORI CHICKEN THIGHS
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
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 CHICKEN THIGHS
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
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
TANDOORI CHICKEN MARINADE RECIPE
Enjoy restaurant-quality Indian cuisine at home with this easy to make Tandoori Chicken Marinade! Traditional ingredients like yogurt, ginger, and turmeric blend together to create an unforgettably flavorful chicken marinade.
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Sauce/Marinade
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place all marinade ingredients in a large sealable plastic bag. Mix to combine.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bag and toss gently to coat them in the marinade. Seal the bag.
- Place the bag of marinade and chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Once hot, place the chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flip, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until the chicken is slightly charred on the edges and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 86 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 260 mg, Sodium 781 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TANDOORI CHICKEN THIGHS WW (MARINADE , OAMC)
Posted here for safe-keeping. I keep losing my WW cookbook! I either make this as listed or I use the ingredients (minus the chicken) as a marinade for chicken, lamb, or pork. Double, triple, or quadruple the recipe for OAMC.
Provided by Ciocia DD
Categories Chicken
Time 33m
Yield 4 thighs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, paprika, ginger, garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, and saffron in a zip-top plastic bag. Zip closed and squish with your hands to mix the ingredients inside the bag. Open and add chicken.
- Refrigerate. turning the back occasionally, at least 8 hours or overnight. This is the point where I put this in the freezer.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a rack inside a roasting pan. Spray the rack with non-stick spray. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard marinade. Transfer chicken to the pan rack and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast chicken until cooked through, 22 - 25 minutes.
- According to WW book: 1 thigh has 169 calories, 9 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 0 g trans fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 364 mg sodium, 1 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 12 g protein, 21 mg of calcium. Each thigh is 4 pts.
GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS TANDOORI
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
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
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
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
CHICKEN THIGH MARINADE
Great marinade for chicken thighs. This makes enough for 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs.
Provided by Kelly Fam Favourites
Categories Marinades
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 630.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CHICKEN THIGHS WITH LIME AND HONEY (OAMC)
Adapted from "Entertaining on Ice" by T. Hayward. If not making for OAMC, this recipe can be cooked after letting chicken marinade for at least 5 hours or overnight.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine lime juice, lime zest, honey, ginger, and garlic in a large ziploc bag.
- Add chicken and combine well.
- Squeeze out as much air as possible and freeze.
- Remove from freezer the night before serving and defrost all day in the fridge; chicken will marinate as it defrosts.
- Transfer thighs to a roasting pan and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- You can also cook this chicken on the BBQ/grill if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 120.8, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 31.7, Protein 27.3
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to score the chicken thighs. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat and result in a more flavorful dish.
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken thighs overnight, you can marinate them for at least 30 minutes. However, the longer you marinate them, the more flavorful they will be.
- When grilling the chicken thighs, be sure to grill them over medium heat. This will help prevent them from burning.
- To check if the chicken thighs are cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal temperature should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.
Conclusion:
Tandoori chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and succulent meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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