Tandoori Chicken
- 24 Hours Prep25 Hours 10 Minutes Total
- 6 Servings
- 240 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 1 cup Mountain High® plain yoghurt
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cut-up whole chicken (2 1/2 lb)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 limes, cut into wedges for garnish
Preparation
- In large bowl, mix yoghurt, lime juice, garlic, gingerroot, coriander, salt, paprika, red pepper and cumin. Add chicken; stir to coat with marinade. Cover bowl and marinate chicken in refrigerator 24 hours, turning chicken frequently.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken and marinade in ungreased roasting pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, basting chicken with melted butter several times, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (165°F). Serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Serve with your favorite basmati rice dish.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 14g 21%, Saturated Fat 7g 34%, Cholesterol 85mg 28%, Sodium 820mg 34%, Potassium 320mg 9%, Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%, Dietary Fiber 1g 4%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 8%, Iron 8%, Vitamin D 2%, Vitamin E 4%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 8%, Niacin 30%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 4%, Pantothenic Acid 8%, Phosphorus 15%, Magnesium 6%, Zinc 10%, Selenium 20%, Copper 4%, Manganese 4%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 240, Calories from Fat 120, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 3g, Protein 21g, Beta-Carotene 15%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1/2, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 1, Lean Meat 2, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 1/4c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 2oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 2tsp
