paleo chicken dinner

This chicken tandoori recipe is amazingly succulent and filled with earthy and aromatic spices. Although the flavors are complex, the recipe is actually quite easy!

Juicy Chicken Tandoori Recipe Without Yogurt

extra virgin olive oil

cayenne

coriander powder

cumin

garam masala

paprika

turmeric powder

coconut milk or 1.5 cups dairy-free yogurt

lemon juice

garlic (minced)

ginger

sea salt

black pepper (to taste)

chicken

lemon wedges

cilantro

Optional: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add all the spices (through turmeric) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Let cool completely.

In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk or yogurt with oil and spices. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon, salt, and pepper.

Using a sharp knife, cut deep slashes to the bone in 2-3 places on each piece of chicken. Coat in marinade. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or overnight up to 24 hours.

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with foil. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet, reserving excess marinade.

Bake for 20 minutes then generously brush on extra marinade. Bake another 10 minutes, remove, and generously brush on more marinade. Bake a final 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through.

Let cool for a few minutes. Serve chicken with lemon wedges and cilantro.

To Oven Bake:

Pre-heat the grill on medium-high until it&#039;s hot. Place the chicken on the grill.

Allow the chicken to cook with the grill closed. Flip every 5-10 minutes and brush with the marinade each time.

Cook for a total of about 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F-185°F.

Remove from the grill and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

To Grill:

This recipe looks amazing, I can't wait to try it! I have alpha gal syndrome so I've been looking for new chicken dishes!

Could you hypothetically cook the chicken along with the marinade (like in a baking dish instead) so there's lots of sauce left I could put over rice?

I added a little more cayenne to make it spicier and it's soooo good!

I'm so excited to make this! Definitely going on my "to make" list!

I just made this and it's incredible! I marinated it overnight and the flavors were great!

A rustic style chicken dinner full of Mediterranean flavours. Succulent marinated chicken with Mediterranean style produce all cooked in the one dish. 

This recipe is Paleo, Keto, Whole30 and Gluten Free.

Mediterranean Chicken Bake 

olive oil

garlic cloves, crushed

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

chicken drumsticks

eggplant, medium size

zucchini, medium size

cherry tomatoes

basil leaves

kalamata olives

garlic cloves, roughly chopped.

oregano

Salt and Pepper to add over top

Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F.

Next make the marinade: Crush garlic, add lemon...

Next make the marinade: Crush garlic, add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to bowl and mix together. Add the chicken drumsticks into a large dish and pour the marinade over top of the chicken. Ensure the drumsticks are evenly coated. Cover and leave to marinade for 1 hour.

Slice the 1/2 eggplant in half again lengthwise...

Slice the 1/2 eggplant in half again lengthwise and then cut each quarter evenly into vertical strips - about 4mm in width (or roughly just under 1/4 inch).

Cut the zucchini in half and then slice...

Cut the zucchini in half and then slice each half length-ways into thin vertical strips - about 3mm or 1/8 inch in width.

Remove the chicken drumsticks from the marinade and...

Remove the chicken drumsticks from the marinade and place drumsticks in a large baking or casserole dish. Drizzle the remainder of the marinade over the chicken drumsticks.

Place the chicken in the oven and cook...

Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes remove the chicken from the...

After 15 minutes remove the chicken from the oven. Add the eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic cloves, olives and half of the basil evenly around each drumstick.

Drizzle olive oil over top of chicken and...

Drizzle olive oil over top of chicken and vegetables and sprinkle salt, pepper and oregano over entire dish. Place the dish back in the oven and cook for another 30 minutes.

Remove after 45 minutes. The juices from the...

Remove after 45 minutes. The juices from the chicken should be clear - if not cook for another 5-10 minutes.

Add the remainder of the fresh basil to...

Add the remainder of the fresh basil to the dish and serve.

definitely wasn’t done after 45 min on 350

I couldn’t wait to try this recipe. My house smelled amazing. After following the recipe exactly the chicken was pale and gummy and the veggies were done. I turned the oven up to 425 and left it in and will cross my fingers. Very disappointing.

Love this recipe! I have made this so many time for my family and friends and it always goes down well :) Thanks!

Review from Anne Lawton

I love one pan dinners and especially ones like this that are full of fresh wholesome food and of course the olives!

Review from Kelly

You put so many of my favorite ingredients in here. Can't wait to dig in!

Review from paleoglutenfreeguy

Yesss. Eggplant is such an underrated vegetable and these are the perfect ingredients to pair it with. Love this idea!

Review from Megan Stevens

I didn't realize how healthy olives are! I love these flavors and look forward to making!

Review from Tessa Simpson

So simple, and the smell while it baked was heavenly!

Review from Jean

Love all the flavors and healthy ingredients in this! I love Mediterranean spices and this is definitely my kinda recipe.

Review from Renee D Kohley

You had me at one pan dinner! I love the olives in there - definitely a favorite of mine! Yum!

Review from linda spiker

Mediterranean meals are my favorite! So many good flavors in there.

Review from Yang

Oh, I love this one pan dinner, Hope! Bet it tastes really good.  I used to not like olives, now I can eat those kalamatas on anything - they really add so much flavour!

Review from Joni Gomes

Oh man, this looks good and juicy! Love all the brown bits that happen in the oven! Mega Flavor!

Review from Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

This just screams summer! So beautiful and vibrant! My family would love this.

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