Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Indian Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks skinless, [bone in works best]; 1 tablespoon canola oil for brushing; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice [preferably freshly squeezed]; 2 teaspoons red chili powder [or Cayenne powder], as per taste; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste fresh; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste fresh; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons fenugreek leaves [kasuri methi, available at indian stores]; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder ground; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt to taste; 3 drops food color orange, [optional]

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks skinless, [bone in works best]
1 tablespoon canola oil for brushing
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice [preferably freshly squeezed]
2 teaspoons red chili powder [or Cayenne powder], as per taste
1 teaspoon oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste fresh
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste fresh
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons fenugreek leaves [kasuri methi, available at indian stores]
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt to taste
3 drops food color orange, [optional]

1
Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly & pat dry with a paper towel.
2
Make incisions with a sharp knife on thick parts of the chicken pieces deep enough to reach the bone.
3
Apply a mixture one tablespoon lemon juice and salt over the chicken and set aside for half an hour.
4
For the marinade, tie up yogurt in a piece of muslin /cheese cloth and hang over a bowl for fifteen to twenty minutes.
5
Remove the thick yogurt into another bowl. Beat the yogurt for about 2 minutes to remove all lumps .Add the remaining ingredients of the marinade to the yogurt and mix well.
6
Rub this marinade over the chicken pieces.Put the chicken pieces and marinade in a bowl ,cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and marinate overnight or for at least 6-7 hours in a refrigerator.

397

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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 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks skinless, [bone in works best], 1 tablespoon canola oil for brushing, 3/4 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice [preferably freshly squeezed], and more.

Yes, 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.

Indian Tandoori Chicken

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