Authentic Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Authentic Indian Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pieces Chicken; 1/2 Onion; 2 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Ginger; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Lemon or lime; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 2 rounded teaspoons Garam masala; 150 grams Yogurt

Servings: persons

1
Wash the chicken.
2
Poke some holes into the chicken, sprinkle on some salt and lemon or lime juice.
3
Rub the chicken and let it rest for a while.
4
Meanwhile, finely mince or grate onion, garlic and ginger.
5
Prepare the yogurt and spices.
6
This is what it looks like when you mix everything.
7
If you prefer red Tandoori chicken, add some paprika.
8
Add the chicken into the yogurt mixture and massage to let the flavor go into the chicken.
9
Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest overnight or up to 36 hours
10
Preheat the oven to 180C.
11
Meanwhile, take the chicken out of the marinade and lightly pat off the sauce.
12
Discard the sauce.
13
Place a grilling rack on a baking sheet and line the chicken on top.
14
When the oven is preheated, grill both sides of the chicken for 15 minutes each.
15
Enjoy with a spritz of lemon or lime.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pieces Chicken, 1/2 Onion, 2 clove Garlic, 1 tbsp Ginger, and more.

Yes, Authentic Indian Tandoori Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Indian Tandoori Chicken

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