Restaurant-Style Tandoori Chicken in the Oven! Recipe

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Restaurant-Style Tandoori Chicken in the Oven!
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  1. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Add the spices, minced garlic, and chili paste, and whisk until you have a smooth, thick marinade.
  2. Put 6 pieces of the chicken in each of two zip-lock bags, and add 1/2 the marinade to each bag. Zip closed and knead the bags until the chicken is well-coated with marinade. Open bags slightly, squeeze out most of the air, and zip closed again. Refrigerate 12-24 hours. If serving this for dinner, I usually make the marinade and start the chicken soaking the evening before.
  3. Turn the bags and knead the marinating chicken once or twice while it's in the refrigerator.
  4. When you are ready to cook, take the chicken out of the refrigerator, line a large roasting pan with foil, lay a rack over the pan so air can circulate under the roasting chicken, and pre-heat your oven to 425. If you have a convection bake or convection roast cycle, use that.
  5. Place the chicken pieces on the rack so they are not touching. Empty what is left of the marinade into a bowl or measuring cup and touch up any empty spots on the chicken pieces with the marinade.
  6. Once the oven is hot, put the pan with the chicken in the oven, and leave the door closed (no peeking!). Turn the chicken pieces once after 30 minutes of cooking time, then roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly charred on the second side, but no more than 15 minutes for legs and thighs. If you are cooking breasts, poke one with a skewer to make sure the juices run clear.
  7. NOW TURN THE OVEN OFF, and let the chicken rest in the closed oven for 20-30 minutes more (not critical, but NO PEEKING!).
  8. Remove the chicken to a warm platter, garnish with the onion rings and a few squeezes of lemon, and enjoy!
  9. See if you don't agree this is as good as any authentic Tandoori chicken you've ever tried!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 9008.95 Kcal (37719 kJ)
Calories from fat 5682.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 631.35g 971%
Cholesterol 3776.22mg 1259%
Sodium 4522.79mg 188%
Potassium 8197.85mg 174%
Total Carbs 13.46g 4%
Sugars 6.28g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 10%
Protein 756.81g 1514%
Vitamin C 137.9mg 230%
Iron 43.3mg 241%
Calcium 608.7mg 61%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 204.24 Kcal (855 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.31g 971%
Cholesterol 85.61mg 1259%
Sodium 102.54mg 188%
Potassium 185.85mg 174%
Total Carbs 0.31g 4%
Sugars 0.14g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 10%
Protein 17.16g 1514%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 230%
Iron 1mg 241%
Calcium 13.8mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 232.3
    Points
  • 233
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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