Description
Tandoori Chicken with Mint Sauce is a vibrant and aromatic dish that brings the rich flavors of Indian cuisine to your table. This recipe features succulent boneless chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices—cumin, coriander, and paprika—before being grilled to perfection. The chicken is served alongside a refreshing mint sauce, made from fresh mint leaves and garlic, which adds a cool contrast to the spicy flavors. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering, this dish is easy to prepare yet sure to impress your guests. Serve it with basmati rice or warm naan for a complete meal that captures the essence of Indian culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons tandoori spice mix
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh mint leaves (for sauce)
- 2 garlic cloves (for sauce)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, tandoori spice mix, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Coat the chicken well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to broil mode.
- Prepare the mint sauce by blending fresh mint leaves, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and yogurt until smooth.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). If broiling, cook for about 10-12 minutes total.
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve with mint sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Broiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg