Tandoori Chicken Breasts Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 42 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔍 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Asian, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, High In…, Weeknight, Broil/Grill, Oven, < 4 Hours
👨🍳 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our Tandoori Chicken Breasts recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This dish combines succulent chicken breasts with aromatic spices, creating a dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
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Preparation: Begin by lightly scoring the chicken breasts 3 or 4 times with a sharp knife, then place them in a medium-sized bowl.
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Marinade: Sprinkle the lemon juice over the chicken breasts, tossing them to ensure they are evenly coated. In a separate small bowl, combine the yogurt, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground cardamom, and red pepper flakes. Add this marinade to the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
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Preparation for Cooking: Before cooking, remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. This helps ensure even cooking.
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Broiler Setup: Preheat your broiler and line the broiler pan with aluminum foil to ease cleanup. Arrange the marinated chicken breasts on the foil-lined pan, ensuring they are spaced apart and not touching.
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Final Touch: Brush the chicken breasts with any remaining marinade from the bowl, ensuring they are generously coated.
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Broiling: Place the broiler pan in the oven, positioning it about 3 inches away from the heat source. Broil the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Ensure to monitor the cooking process to prevent overcooking.
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Serving: Once the chicken breasts are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy your delectable Tandoori Chicken Breasts alongside your favorite sides, such as rice, naan bread, or a crisp salad, for a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s sure to impress!
