Tandoori Chicken with Cabbage Slaw
Oven-roasted, yogurt-marinated tandoori chicken served with a crisp, lightly sweetened lime cabbage slaw.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and 1 ¼ tsp (8 gr) salt into a smooth marinade.
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Step 2
Add the chicken thighs and turn until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 3
Heat the oven to 220°C. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
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Step 4
Arrange the marinated chicken on the rack in a single layer. Roast until browned and the thickest part reaches 74°C, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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Step 5
Whisk the lime juice, honey, remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil, and remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt into a dressing.
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Step 6
Add the cabbage, carrot, and cilantro to the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
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Step 7
Rest the cooked chicken for 5 minutes, then serve it with the cabbage slaw.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw chicken separate from the slaw, cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Raw poultry can carry harmful bacteria.
- The yogurt marinade has been in contact with raw chicken.
- Shredded raw vegetables can be cross-contaminated by poultry utensils or surfaces.