Description
Tandoori Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish made by marinating chicken pieces in a spiced yogurt mixture and then grilling or baking them to perfection.
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 spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, tandoori masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F. If using a grill, oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is charred and cooked through. If using an oven, place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the marinade.
- Serve the tandoori chicken with naan bread or over a bed of basmati rice 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: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg