Indoor Grilling: Twice-Cooked Mock Tandoori Chicken

Name: Indoor Grilling: Twice-Cooked Mock Tandoori Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, or thighs and drumsticks; 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 or 5 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped (or use 2 teaspoons dried ginger); 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Cayenne or chopped fresh chilies or crushed red chili flakes to taste, optional; 3 cups plain yogurt

Servings: persons

8 chicken thighs, or thighs and drumsticks
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 or 5 garlic cloves, smashed
1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped (or use 2 teaspoons dried ginger)
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cayenne or chopped fresh chilies or crushed red chili flakes to taste, optional
3 cups plain yogurt

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Heat oven to 300u00b0F. Put chicken in a 13x9 baking pan.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to color, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in the ground spices and cook until just fragrant, no more than a minute. Stir in the yogurt, then spread mixture over chicken. Cover and put in oven; bake until chicken is just cooked through, about 1 1/2 hours. (You can prepare chicken up to a day ahead; if you are not going to grill or broil immediately, put whole pan in refrigerator after it cools down a bit.)
3
Heat grill to high heat. Remove chicken from yogurt sauce, scraping away any excess. Grill chicken, turning once or twice, until skin is crisp and charred and meat dries out a bit, about 15 minutes total. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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719

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs, or thighs and drumsticks, 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Indoor Grilling: Twice-Cooked Mock Tandoori Chicken Recipe 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.

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Indoor Grilling: Twice-Cooked Mock Tandoori Chicken Recipe

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