Tandoori Chicken

Tags: #indian #chicken #marinated #spiced #grilled Serving: 6 portions Total time: 8 hours

Yogurt-marinated chicken with aromatic spices, traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 250ml plain yogurt
• 30ml lemon juice
• 15g garlic paste
• 15g ginger paste
• 10g tandoori masala
• 5g paprika
• 5g cumin powder
• 5g coriander powder
• 3g turmeric
• 3g cayenne pepper
• 60ml vegetable oil
• Red food coloring (optional)
• Fresh mint for garnish
• Naan bread for serving
• Basmati rice for serving
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Make deep cuts in chicken pieces to allow marinade penetration
2. Mix yogurt with lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and all spices
3. Add food coloring if using for traditional red color
4. Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 6 hours
5. Preheat oven to 240°C or prepare grill
6. Remove chicken from marinade and brush with oil
7. Cook in oven 25-30 minutes or grill over high heat
8. Turn halfway through cooking until charred and cooked through
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving
10. Garnish with fresh mint
11. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice

Notes

Longer marinating time develops deeper flavors. Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.