Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1½ Tbsp. sunflower oil, divided
  • 1½ cups onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp. cardamom
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ⅓ tsp. turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. mace
  • ⅛ tsp. dry mustard
  • ⅛ tsp. cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp. nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1½ tsp. lime juice
  • 1½ Tbsp. low-fat coconut milk
  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

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Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, heat two-thirds of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and spices, stirring to combine. Turn the heat to low and cook until the onion is translucent (5-8 minutes).
  2. Combine the onion mixture, coconut milk, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  3. Cover the chicken with the sauce and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate (30 minutes – 8 hours).
  4. Preheat a grill or broiler to high. Grill or broil the chicken until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF, turning halfway through (15 minutes total). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 304 g
Amount per serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.6g 15%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 165.6mg 55%
Sodium 687.1mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 7.3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 4%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 52g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 34.2mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Potassium 870.1mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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