Tandoori-Style Chicken (Sheet Pan Quick)
Bake chicken pieces with yogurt, tandoori spices, and a squeeze of lemon for fast, juicy results.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 450 g chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 170 g plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt(optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- 2
In a bowl, mix yogurt, tandoori masala, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, and (if using) salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss until well coated.
- 3
Spread chicken in a single layer on the sheet pan. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until cooked through and juices run clear.
- 4
Rest 3 minutes, then serve hot with extra lemon if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 52 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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