Tandoori Chicken Recipe

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Tandoori Chicken
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken pieces
  • 1 tbsp grated gingerroot
  • 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1/2 cup chopped chutney (optional)
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced (optional)

Directions:

  1. Rinse chicken, pat dry.
  2. Place the chicken in a plastic bag, set into a deep bowl.
  3. For marinade: Combine yogurt, gingerroot, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and cloves; pour over chicken pieces in the bag, close marinade bag in the fridge overnight, turning bag occasionally.
  4. Remove chicken from bag, RESERVE marinade.
  5. Place chicken pieces, bone side down in center of grill; grill until chicken is tender, and the juices run clear, brushing with reserved marinade during the last 10 minutes of grilling time.
  6. Serve with chutney and sliced cucumber if desired.
  7. Note: the chicken may be done under the broiler, but it is best done on the grill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 794.2 Kcal (3325 kJ)
Calories from fat 454.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.47g 78%
Cholesterol 295.35mg 98%
Sodium 345.09mg 14%
Potassium 1009.25mg 21%
Total Carbs 19.96g 7%
Sugars 15.81g 63%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 8%
Protein 60.76g 122%
Vitamin C 18.3mg 30%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 212.9mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.82 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.9g 78%
Cholesterol 57.95mg 98%
Sodium 67.71mg 14%
Potassium 198.02mg 21%
Total Carbs 3.92g 7%
Sugars 3.1g 63%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 8%
Protein 11.92g 122%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 30%
Iron 0.8mg 22%
Calcium 41.8mg 21%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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