Tandoori Chicken (low fat version) recipe
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Tandoori Chicken (low fat version)

A classical Indian-style baked chicken.

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Ingredients

-- Marinade --


Instructions

Cut each chicken breast in half to make 8 equal pieces. Prick the flesh of the chicken and make diagonal slashes, 1-inch apart using a paring knife. Set aside in a sealable plastic bag or shallow covered dish.

Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in an electric blender or a food processor and process until thoroughly pureed. Pour the marinade over chicken, toss and rub, to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chicken in a single layer over a rack positioned in sheet pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 45 minutes, Turning once and basting with marinade juices and oil, or until cooked.

Serve immediately garnished with lemon or lime wedges. Accompany this with Pan-Roasted Potatoes and Onions with Cumin and Indian Salsa.

Adapted from a recipe in: "The Essentials Collection: Low Fat" by Parragon Publishing.

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I broiled the chicken and only marinated it for 30 minutes. It came out much milder this way and my baby and non-indian loving family was able to eat this milder version.

Butterflyvertigo :  : review posted 2w 6d ago.


Very good recipe

CyranoCyrano :  : review posted 3y 13w 3d ago.


Sally747Sally747 :  : review posted 3y 17w ago.


You may want to consider using Achiote paste rather than the food coloring if you're sensitive about artificial color.

Sally747Sally747 :  : review posted 3y 17w ago.


This recipe was very quick,will make again.

Sally747Sally747 :  : review posted 3y 17w 3d ago.


You may want to consider using Achiote paste rather than the food coloring if you're sensitive about artificial color.

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promfhpromfh :  : review posted 3y 35w 1d ago.


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