My Tandoori Chicken Dinner

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while buttermilk is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while thighs are usually cheaper than breasts.

Prepare chicken by washing and drying with a paper towel.

Add salt to taste to the chicken.

Add turmeric to the chicken.

Add red chili powder to the chicken.

Add homemade ginger garlic paste to the chicken.

Add plain yogurt to the chicken and mix all the ingredients together.

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.

Fry the marinated chicken pieces in the oil for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned.

Transfer the chicken to a baking dish with some of the marinade at the bottom.

Bake the chicken in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Prepare asparagus by adding butter, grated garlic, black pepper, and salt, and cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Cook mushrooms with butter, grated garlic, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until done.

Serve the tandoori chicken with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and basmati rice.

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