Dr. Sainani's Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Dr. Sainani's Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) roasting chickens; 1 large onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 inch fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ cup yogurt; 1 tablespoon yogurt; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 lemons; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 teaspoon garam masala (substitute allspice if it cannot be found)

Servings: persons

1 (2 lb) roasting chickens
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
1 inch fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup yogurt
1 tablespoon yogurt
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 lemons
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon garam masala (substitute allspice if it cannot be found)

1
Clean the chicken; keep it whole but do not truss.
2
Make 3 or 4 cuts on each side of the bird.
3
Grind the onion, garlic and ginger to a paste; add to it the coriander, cumin, chili and salt.
4
Beat the yogurt (1/2 cup+ 1 tbsp) in a bowl and add the paste, vinegar, Worcestershire and the juice of 1 lemon.
5
Mix thoroughly and rub on chicken; marinate the chicken for 4 to 5 hours.
6
If possible, cook chicken on a barbecue rotary spit; otherwise, roast in a moderate oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender (yes, that's the time the recipe states).
7
Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with garam masala and lemon juice and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 lb) roasting chickens, 1 large onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 inch fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Dr. Sainani's 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.

Dr. Sainani's Tandoori Chicken

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