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Tandoori Baked Chicken

Chicken soaked in spiced yogurt and baked to perfection until it's slightly charred at the edges.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp tandoori spice blend
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Mix the yogurt with tandoori spice, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425F and arrange the chicken on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake 25-30 minutes until cooked through and charred at the edges.
  5. Rest a few minutes, then top with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Marinate overnight if you can for the deepest flavor.