Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken

  Dinner

This tandoori chicken recipe is easy for weeknights since it uses just one pan, but it's also special enough for company. The best part is there isn't much to clean up when you're done!

Sheet-Pan Tandoori Chicken

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons tandoori masala seasoning
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Lemon slices
  • Optional: Minced fresh cilantro and naan flatbreads

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, tandoori seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes until blended. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 6-8 hours, turning occasionally.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 450°. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bowl. Place chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Add sweet potatoes; drizzle with oil. Bake 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and lemon slices. Bake until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 170°-175°, 10-15 minutes longer. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat until browned, 4-5 minutes. If desired, serve with naan and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

2 chicken thighs with 1 cup sweet potatoes and 4 tomatoes: 589 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 52g protein.

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