Mary Berry's tandoori chicken recipe

1. 1

   Mix all the ingredients for the marinade together in a large, non-metallic bowl with 2 tablespoons cold water.

2. 2

   Trim the chicken breasts and make slits in the flesh.

3. 3

   Add the chicken to the bowl and coat in the marinade.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for 824 hours, so the chicken has time to absorb all the flavours.

5. 5

   Line a grill pan with foil and preheat the grill on its highest setting for about 5 minutes before cooking.

6. 6

   Drain the chicken breasts, shaking off excess marinade, and discard the marinade.

7. 7

   Arrange the chicken on the grid of the grill pan.

8. 8

   Reduce the grill heat to a medium-high setting.

9. 9

   Grill the chicken, about 10cm (4in) from the heat, for about 6 minutes on each side.

10. 10

    Test the chicken is ready by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the breast.

11. 11

    The chicken is done when the juices run clear.

12. 12

    You can either slice the chicken before serving or leave the breast whole.

13. 13

    Garnish with lemon slices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.