Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 Tbs. ground cumin
- 1-1/2 tsp. curry powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil; more for the grill
- 3 Tbs. red-wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup regular or nonfat plain yogurt
- 2-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 large, 10 medium, or 12 small), trimmed of excess fat
- 3 Tbs. chopped cilantro
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 745g | |
| Calories 1076 | |
| Calories from Fat 490 | 46% |
| Total Fat 55.06g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 8.73g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 1.41g | |
| Cholesterol 536mg | 179% |
| Sodium 4067mg | 169% |
| Potassium 1784mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 8.87g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 1.06g | 1% |
| Protein 129.67g | 207% |
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