Tandoori Chicken
- 24 Hours Prep25 Hours 10 Minutes Total
- 6 Servings
- 240 Calories per Serving
Enjoy your dinner with this classic Asian chicken recipe made using Mountain High® plain yoghurt.
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
Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 240
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 34% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 21g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 4% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 8% |
| Iron | Value not available | 8% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 9% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 8% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 10% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 20% |
| Copper | Value not available | 4% |
*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. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- 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&½,
- Fruits ¼c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving½
