Tandoori Chicken

 

Savor the flavor of Tandoori chicken, marinated in creamy yogurt and aromatic spices, then grill or bake it to perfection right at home! Pair it with fluffy long-grain basmati rice, vibrant grilled veggies, sweet roasted corn on the cob, and a refreshing cucumber salad for a feast that's sure to impress.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt

3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1teaspoon 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

Directions

Whisk together the first 13 ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup of marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate the 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.

 

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