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Tandoori Chicken

Keto Tandoori Chicken: Juicy, Spiced Perfection at Home

Indulge in a keto-friendly Tandoori Chicken, featuring a creamy yogurt marinade packed with robust flavors for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Yogurt Creamy base that tenderizes the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala Essential spice blend for authentic flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Provides acidity for tenderizing.
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Olive oil works great as a substitution.
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in thighs enhance flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by rubbing salt, pepper, and lime juice directly onto the chicken thighs. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, cayenne pepper, garam masala, and cooking oil. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and ensure they are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  4. Preheat your oven to the broil setting or 450°F.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the sheet. Broil for about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the Tandoori Chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Marinate longer for richer flavors. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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