Best 8 Tandoori Chicken Thighs Ww Marinade Oamc Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

TANDOORI CHICKEN MARINADE RECIPE



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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

1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ cup plain yogurt
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 inch ginger (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
Juice of ½ lemon

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)



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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

1/2 cup nonfat yogurt, plain
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread (or 1/4 tsp ground tumeric)
16 ounces chicken thighs (4 ct.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

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



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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



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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

CHICKEN THIGH MARINADE



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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

¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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)



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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

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 large limes, juice and zest of
8 ounces liquid honey
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)

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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