Basil Tandoori Chicken With Longan Salsa Recipe
Served with a refreshing longan salsa, it's tender at the core yet firm and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
- For the chicken
- 4 medium size chicken drumsticks/thighs (or any other parts you like - approximately 150g each)
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp garam masala or mixed spice powder
- 1 tbsp plain chili powder
- 2-3 sprigs basil leaves - shredded (can be replaced with coriander leaves)
- Salt to taste
- For the salsa
- 1 cup canned longans - drain off the juice
- 1/4 inch ginger - chopped
- 1 red chili - chopped
- 1-2 sprigs coriander leaves - chopped/shredded
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Toss the ingredients together
Directions
- Marinated chicken with all the ingredients for at least 3-4 hours.
- Place on a baking tray and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked.
- (Turn the pieces to cook on both sides)
- Serve with longan salsa
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 66g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 85 | |
| Calories from Fat 39 | 46% |
| Total Fat 4.44g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.17g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium 209mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 7.39g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein 5.38g | 9% |
