1 serving of baked tandoori chicken (Requires 1 hour marinade. Serve with white rice) contains 787 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 27% carbs, 51% fat, and 22% protein. This is a good source of protein (77% of your Daily Value), fiber (43% of your Daily Value), and potassium (28% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
Olive oil 1 tbsp or 14g
Ground ginger 100g
Directions
- Collect lime juice in a large bowl. Add greek yogurt, salt and pepper. Stir in spices, ginger, garlic and olive oil.
- Coat chicken with this mixture, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour minimum.
- Preheat oven at 460°F (240°C). Transfer chicken pieces to a baking dish or oven-proof skillet and bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Turn on the broiler, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to char the chicken a little bit more if you want. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
- Notes: Serve over white rice. You can substitute basil or mint for cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of baked tandoori chicken
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 787 | |
| Fats | 44g | 57% |
| Saturated fats | 8g | 38% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 804mg | 35% |
| Carbs | 52g | 19% |
| Net carbs | 40g | |
| Fiber | 12g | 43% |
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Protein | 43g | |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 14mg | 173% |
| Potassium | 1300mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 19μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 101mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 37% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 15μg | 4% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 139mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 17mg | 726% |
| Niacin | 12mg | 78% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 350mg | 50% |
| Retinol | 26μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 60μg | 109% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1619IU | |
| Vitamin A | 568μg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 46% |
| Vitamin D IU | 3IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9μg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4mg | 40% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 2g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0.1g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 8g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.3g | |
| Total omega 6 | 3g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |










