Easy Chicken Tandoori Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Tandoori
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; MARINADE; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; orange food coloring (optional); 6 fluid ounces yoghurt; 5 cloves crushed garlic; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon salt; shredded lettuce; thinly sliced red onion ring; cucumber, cubes; lemon wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
MARINADE
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
orange food coloring (optional)
6 fluid ounces yoghurt
5 cloves crushed garlic
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
shredded lettuce
thinly sliced red onion ring
cucumber, cubes
lemon wedge, to serve

1
Make several cuts in the chicken meat up to the bone, Rub in the lemon juice and the salt,leave for ca.
2
30 minute Mix all the ingredients for the marinade, rub it into the chicken, cover and put in the fridge for a day.
3
Next day, preheat your oven to 400F, put chicken in a baking dish/tin, bake 15 minutes meat side up, 15 minutes meat side down and finish the cooking under a medium grill for about 10 minutes.
4
On a large plate arrange the lettuce, onion and cucumber, place the chicken on top with the lemon wedges.
5
Serve with your favourite Indian bread and a bowl of yogurt-chutney.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs), 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, MARINADE, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken Tandoori 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.

Easy Chicken Tandoori

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