Tandoori Chicken

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, scored; 1 cup thick yogurt; 2 tbsp tandoori masala; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp garam masala; Red food colour (optional); Salt to taste

Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked at high heat until smoky and charred — an iconic Indian dish.

Cuisine: North Indian (Punjab) · Style: Grilled · Protein: Chicken · Total time: 45 minutes · Difficulty: medium · Servings: 4 · Spice: 3/5

Ingredients

1 kg chicken, scored
1 cup thick yogurt
2 tbsp tandoori masala
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp garam masala
Red food colour (optional)
Salt to taste

Steps

Score chicken and apply lemon juice and salt. Rest 15 minutes.
Mix yogurt with all spices and oil.
Coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate for 4-6 hours.
Preheat oven to 230°C.
Place on a wire rack over a baking tray.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once.
Serve with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.

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