Tandoori Chicken & Spiced Cauliflower Bowl

Name: Tandoori Chicken & Spiced Cauliflower Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 g) tandoori spice mix; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); ½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 cups (120 g) baby spinach; 1 medium cucumber, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 10

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Inspired by Indian flavors, this bowl features tender tandoori-spiced chicken thighs, roasted cauliflower, and crisp veggies, all topped with a creamy cumin-infused yogurt dressing.

Ingredients

For the Tandoori Chicken

½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat)

Asia
India
Salad
Gluten-free
Spicy

Method

Prepare the Chicken

Mix the the yogurt, lemon juice, spice mix, cumin, garlic, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat