Heart Healthy Tandoori Chicken

This tandoori chicken recipe is very healthy. It’s a high-protein meal that is low fat, low sodium, low carb, low sugar and low calorie. The chicken and yogurt add to the protein, which helps keep you full longer and also is important for building and repairing cells, as well as maintaining bone and muscle health. Since there’s not much added oil, it keeps fat and calorie levels low. And since the dish relies on an assortment of flavorful spices rather than lots of salt or sodium-filled sauces, it’s a low sodium dish that’s good for your heart.

This grilled and baked chicken recipe is an ideal choice for those following a heart healthy diet. This low fat tandoori chicken has only 1g of saturated fat since it uses lean chicken breasts and very little olive oil. Thanks to the use of so many aromatic and flavorful spices, only a pinch of salt is needed in the recipe, resulting in a very low sodium chicken recipe that doesn’t fall short in the flavor department. At only 170 calories per serving but 28g of protein, it’s also a low calorie dish that will keep you satisfied.

The tandoori marinade in this recipe starts with a base of plain yogurt, mixed with fresh lemon juice, garlic, ginger, a pinch of salt and a spice mixture that has been heated on the stovetop to enhance the flavor and fragrance of the spices. This blend includes traditional spices used in Indian cooking, such as coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, garam masala, onion powder and sweet paprika. Once combined, this healthy tandoori marinade is combined with the chicken and should be placed in the refrigerator, covered, for one to six hours.