Tandoori Chicken Breast
Tandoori Chicken Breast features juicy, oven-roasted chicken infused with warm Indian spices and a tangy buttermilk marinade that keeps every bite tender. The blend of tandoori masala, amchur, ginger, and a touch of cayenne delivers smoky heat and bright, citrusy notes. Ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner or serving alongside rice, naan, and a crisp salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Mix tandoori masala, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, amchur powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Rub the mixture onto the chicken breasts and coat them with buttermilk in a bowl.
- 3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a greased or lined sheet pan.
- 6
Discard any remaining marinade.
- 7
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until it is no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Calories 146.94 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.27 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.5 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.31 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.43 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 73.43 mg High
- Sodium 86.18 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.61 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.05 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.01 g Low Source
- Calcium 27.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate
- Potassium 9.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.61 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tandoori Chicken Breast is an Indian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Amchur, Buttermilk, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 146.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tandoori Chicken Breast?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Tandoori Chicken Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Amchur, Buttermilk, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Tandoori Chicken Breast?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tandoori Chicken Breast?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 146.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tandoori Chicken Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
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