Indian Tandoori Chicken – Yogurt-Marinated High-Protein Baked Chicken

Skinless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then baked with little fat. A high-protein, filling and low-calorie main course.

Total
45 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Calories · per serving
320 kcal
Ecem Akkaba

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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

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Indian Tandoori Chicken – Yogurt-Marinated High-Protein Baked Chicken

In short

Indian Tandoori Chicken – Yogurt-Marinated High-Protein Baked Chicken contains 320 calories per serving: 42 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat. It takes 45 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This Indian classic bakes yogurt-tenderised skinless chicken with very little fat. Its high-protein profile makes it a muscle-friendly, filling and low-calorie option.

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into large pieces and lightly score the surface.

  2. 2

    Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and all spices into a marinade.

  3. 3

    Coat the chicken and chill for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2 hours).

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a tray with baking paper.

  5. 5

    Arrange the marinated chicken on the tray and bake for 20-25 minutes.

  6. 6

    Switch to grill mode for the last 3 minutes to brown the top.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with onion rings and lemon wedges.

Tips

  • Use chicken breast for less fat; thigh stays juicier.
  • Cooking over charcoal gives an authentic smoky flavour.
  • The longer you marinate, the softer and tastier the meat.

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