TANDOORI CHICKEN

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A hand-mixed spice rub makes ordinary chicken worthy of a special occasion. Plus, it takes awhile to marinate, so you can do other things while the spicy yogurt sauce works its magic. -Dena Leigh at Amici's Catered Cuisine, Oldsmar, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
HONEY-LIME SAUCE:
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together the first 13 ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 375°. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Bake chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan until a thermometer reads 170°, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, to make sauce, simmer reserved marinade, water and honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve chicken topped with sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Sheikh Haseeb
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I used a store-bought tandoori paste to save time, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


khawreen Mondozai
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This tandoori chicken is amazing! The marinade is packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I love serving it with naan bread and a side of raita. It's the perfect meal for a special occasion.


Khan Adnan3001
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This is my go-to recipe for tandoori chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love the yogurt marinade, which makes the chicken so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alnd Ahmed
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This tandoori chicken is the best I've ever had. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Khamoshi Tiktok
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this tandoori chicken was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the marinade was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


AVISHEK PLAYS
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I used a store-bought tandoori paste to save time, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Noorulamin Khan
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This tandoori chicken is amazing! The marinade is packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I love serving it with naan bread and a side of raita. It's the perfect meal for a special occasion.


Ntsepiseng Ntsepi
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This is my go-to recipe for tandoori chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love the yogurt marinade, which makes the chicken so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alicia Atkinson
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This tandoori chicken is the best I've ever had. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


airpodmast12 cool
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this tandoori chicken was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the marinade was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Håroon Khådim
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I used a store-bought tandoori paste to save time, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Marky Shiba
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This tandoori chicken is fantastic! The marinade is packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I love serving it with naan bread and a side of raita. It's the perfect meal for a special occasion.


bonoslag 112
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I love this tandoori chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I especially love the yogurt marinade, which makes the chicken so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kakar Kha
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This tandoori chicken is the best I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Arafat Jaman
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the marinade was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamidur Rahaman
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This tandoori chicken is amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the marinade was so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Collin Taylor
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I used a store-bought tandoori paste to save time, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


nasim shikh
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I've made this tandoori chicken several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The marinade is simple to make and the chicken cooks up perfectly in the oven. I love serving it with naan bread and a side of raita.


Jabriel Whitney
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This tandoori chicken was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade made it extra tender. I will definitely be making this again!