Indian Tandoori Style Chicken Recipe

We all love the taste of the smoky and lightly-charred flavour of tandoori and barbecued chicken. Outdoor grilling can be a fun cooking activity, especially when you are inviting your friends home for a sumptuous treat. Besides, it can be a healthier cooking option than other cooking methods such as deep frying, pan frying.

Preparation Time – 50 - 60 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 c plain yogurt
• 1/2 c lemon juice (2 lemons)
• 2 stalks celery, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 2 tsp coriander
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 chicken, cut up or 2 split amusement hens

PROCEDURE

• Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl or plastic container.
• Close tight and refrigerate, turning infrequently, 4 hours or overnight.
• Place chicken, skin side up 5-7 inches from medium hot coals.
• Grill 50-60 minutes or until complete.
• Turn each 10-15 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Calories and Macro-nutrient Composition

• Energy - 177 cal
• Protein -  20.56 g
• Fat - 7.18 g
• Carbohydrate - 6.03 g

The calories in Tandoori Chicken per 156.5g(1 piece) is 177 calories. Tandoori Chicken is calculated to be 113Cal per 100 grams making 80Cal equivalent to 70.8g with 20.56g of mostly protein、7.18g of fat、6.03g of carbohydrates in 156.5g while being rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin K and Selenium.

Mineral

• Calcium - 58.81 mg
• Magnesium - 33.87 mg
• Sodium - 1022.95 mg
• Zinc - 2.21 mg
• Iron- 1.21 mg
• Potassium - 471 mg