Indian tandoori-style chicken – a rich unsweetened soy yogurt and spice marinade that gives the chicken a vibrant color and a special flavor Dairy-free version: Unsweetened soy yogurt.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Mix the oil, unsweetened soy yogurt, garlic, paprika, hot paprika, cumin, turmeric, lemon juice, ginger, garam masala, salt and black pepper and rub the mixture into the chicken.
💡Dry the chicken before seasoning so the mixture clings to the skin; a longer marinade gives deeper color and flavor.
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Marinate the chicken in the mixture at least 4 hours, preferably overnight in the fridge.
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Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
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Arrange the chicken in the pan in a single layer, with space between the pieces.
Baking pan
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Bake uncovered 35–40 minutes, until the chicken is lightly charred and fully cooked.
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Serve with lemon and pita.
392calories
34 gprotein
6 gcarbs
25 gfat
● protein 35%● carbs 7%● fat 58%
Per serving (245 g), of 4 servings
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Garam masala: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 5 g · 379 kcal per 100 g · More about Garam masala →
Salt: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 6 g · 0 kcal per 100 g · More about Salt →
Black pepper: measured in tsp in this recipe: 1 tsp = 2.4 g · 251 kcal per 100 g · More about Black pepper →
Ground ginger: measured in tbsp in this recipe: 1 tbsp = 5.2 g · 335 kcal per 100 g · More about Ground ginger →
🔧 Tools needed (4) · 🍳 One cooking vessel
Oven· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Toaster oven (Fits one small pan; good for small batches) · Air fryer (Small batches only, no runny batters) · Pot (Only for covered stews on the stovetop, no browning on top)
Baking pan· Also works: Glass / ovenproof baking dish (None) · Disposable pan (None)
Cutting board· Also works: Plate (Large plate, dulls the knife)
Knife· Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)
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