Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs
Grilled tandoori chicken thighs are coated in a yogurt marinade infused with ginger, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, black pepper, and salt. Grilling brings out the warm, aromatic spice blend while keeping the chicken rich and tangy from the yogurt. Serve them for a flavorful weeknight dinner, barbecue, or casual gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir yogurt, salt, ginger, pepper, and cloves together in a bowl. Mix in garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Set aside.
- 2
Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, press air out of the bag, and seal. Turn the bag over several times to distribute marinade. Place the bag in a bowl, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for direct medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Spray chicken pieces with olive oil spray.
- 5
Place chicken on the grill, and cook about 2 minutes. Turn, and cook 2 minutes more. Then arrange chicken thighs over indirect heat, and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 659.41 kcal High 33%
- Protein 46.58 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 6.59 g 2%
- Total Fat 47.64 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 13.75 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 278.71 mg High 93%
- Sodium 458.98 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 103.32 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.26 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 174.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 8.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs is an Indian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 659.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 659.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 659.41 calories and 46.58 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 458.98 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.75 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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