Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted to smoky perfection. This iconic dish gets its name from the traditional clay tandoor oven.
Prep
240 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Indian
Ingredients
- • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (or 2 lbs legs and thighs)
- • 1 cup yogurt
- • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- • 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
- • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- • 1 teaspoon garam masala
- • 1 teaspoon cumin
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 inch ginger, grated
- • 2 tablespoons oil
- • Salt to taste
- • Lemon wedges and onion rings for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Make deep cuts in chicken pieces for marinade to penetrate.
- Step 2: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, all spices, garlic, ginger, oil, and salt.
- Step 3: Coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-45 minutes until charred and cooked through, flipping halfway.
- Step 6: Optionally broil for last 5 minutes for extra char.
- Step 7: Serve with lemon wedges, onion rings, and mint chutney.