Description
Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish made by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices, then cooking it in a tandoor oven. The result is juicy, flavorful chicken with a smoky aroma and vibrant red color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the chicken pieces.
- Make deep cuts on the chicken for better marination.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, oil, and salt.
- Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best results).
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) or prepare the tandoor.
- Place the marinated chicken on a grill rack and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Brush with oil or butter during cooking for extra flavor.
- Serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.
Notes
- Use chicken with skin for juicier results.
- Adjust chili powder according to your spice preference.
- For authentic smoky flavor, cook in a tandoor or use charcoal grill.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250g
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: tandoori chicken, Indian chicken recipe, grilled chicken, spicy chicken, yogurt marinade