Tandoori Chicken Spice Marinated (Printable View)

Juicy chicken with tangy yogurt, lime, and vibrant spices, finished with a smoky broil.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

01 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

→ Marinade

02 - Juice of 1 lime
03 - 3/4 teaspoon table salt
04 - 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1 (7-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon ground cumin
09 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Coat chicken thighs evenly with salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Set aside to rest for flavor absorption.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend Greek yogurt, minced garlic, minced ginger, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, and ground cayenne until smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Add chicken thighs, one at a time, to the marinade, turning each piece until fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
04 - Preheat oven broiler on high. If using a standard oven, set temperature to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
05 - Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Arrange marinated chicken pieces in a single layer without overlapping.
06 - Roast chicken for 15 to 20 minutes until surface appears dry with developed char marks. Flip pieces and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For optimal flavor and tenderness, marinate chicken for the full 24 hours.