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Tandoori Chicken & Naan - indian dinner recipe

Tandoori Chicken & Naan

Juicy yogurt-spiced chicken is roasted until golden at the edges, then served with warm naan, a crisp cucumber-onion salad, and a cooling yogurt drizzle for a colorful, satisfying dinner.

By Eatpace

Prep: 15 minCook: 28 min43 min total 4 servings Basic Indian

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Chicken breast(700 g)
  • Greek yogurt(300 g)
  • Lemon(1)
  • Garlic(3 cloves)
  • Ginger(1 tbsp)
  • Garam Masala(2 tsp)
  • Paprika(2 tsp)
  • Cumin(1 tsp)
  • Turmeric(½ tsp)
  • Salt(1¾ tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Olive oil(1 tbsp)
  • Naan(4)
  • Cucumber(1)
  • Red Onion(1)
  • Fresh cilantro(25 g)
  • Vinegar(1 tbsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C. Slice the {Chicken breast} horizontally into thick cutlets. In a large bowl, mix {Greek yogurt}, the juice of {Lemon}, grated {Garlic}, {Ginger}, {Garam Masala}, {Paprika}, {Cumin}, {Turmeric}, {Salt}, {Black pepper}, and {Olive oil}. Coat the chicken all over and leave it to marinate while you prep the rest.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    Thinly slice the {Cucumber} and {Red Onion}. Roughly chop the {Fresh cilantro}. Toss half the cilantro with the cucumber, onion, and {Vinegar}. Season lightly with salt from your pantry and set aside.

    ~5 min

  3. 3

    Spread the chicken on a lined tray. Roast for 18 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden around the edges.

    ~18 min

  4. 4

    Stir together the {Greek yogurt}, remaining {Fresh cilantro}, and {Salt} for a quick yogurt drizzle. Warm the {Naan} in the oven for 3 minutes during the end of the chicken cooking time.

    ~3 min

  5. 5

    Serve the tandoori chicken with warm naan, the cucumber-onion salad, and spoonfuls of the yogurt drizzle over the top or alongside.

    ~7 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

520
Calories
42g
Protein
22g
Fat
34g
Carbs
3g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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