Tandoori-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Mint Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Juicy chicken marinated in aromatic tandoori spices and grilled to perfection, served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce. This Indian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, boneless skinless, plain yogurt, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger paste
2 tbsp tandoori masala powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp cilantro leaves
1 small green chili, seeded
1/2 cup plain yogurt (for sauce)
1/4 tsp salt (for sauce)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 2 tbsp tandoori masala powder, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Stir to form a smooth marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, coating thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to absorb flavors.
Step 3: For the mint yogurt sauce, blend 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, 1 small seeded green chili, and 1/2 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred at edges.
Step 5: Serve grilled chicken hot with a generous drizzle of the mint yogurt sauce on top for a cooling contrast.