Description
Tandoori Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features marinated chicken cooked to perfection, offering a delicious taste of Indian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons tandoori masala (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, tandoori masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 425°F. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the chicken on the grill or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper if using the oven. Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade or use a charcoal grill.
- Serve with a side of cucumber raita (yogurt sauce) and naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg