Tandoori Chicken A La Sunil Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken A La Sunil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken quarters, bone-in and skinned; Marinade ingredients:; 1 cup plain, lowfat yougurt; 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger root; 1 tsp. fresh minced garlic; 2 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1/2 tsp. tumeric; 1 TBL. olive oil; 2 TBL. fresh lemon juice; Optional Marinade Ingredients:; Drops of red food coloring (for traditional red tandoori color); Whole dried red chili peppers (for extra heat); Additional ingredient:; 2 TBL. melted Ghee (Indian clarified butter); Garnish:; Lemon wedges; Thinly sliced red onions; Sliced fresh tomatoes

Servings: persons

4 chicken quarters, bone-in and skinned
Marinade ingredients:
1 cup plain, lowfat yougurt
1 tsp. fresh grated ginger root
1 tsp. fresh minced garlic
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. tumeric
1 TBL. olive oil
2 TBL. fresh lemon juice
Optional Marinade Ingredients:
Drops of red food coloring (for traditional red tandoori color)
Whole dried red chili peppers (for extra heat)
Additional ingredient:
2 TBL. melted Ghee (Indian clarified butter)
Garnish:
Lemon wedges
Thinly sliced red onions
Sliced fresh tomatoes

1
Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Cut 2-3 deep slashes in the fleshiest part of each chicken piece. (This will create more surface area for your marinade to absorb).
2
Mix together marinade ingredients, using a wire whisk to blend until very smooth. Add chicken pieces to marinade and cover tightly. Allow to marinade in the refrigerator at least 24 hours.
3
Preheat overn to 375 degrees. Place chicken pieces in ovenproof dish. Brush with remaining marinade. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
4
Bake for 30 minutes (add 10 minutes to baking time if your chicken pieces are very large).
5
Preheat gas grill on high. Remove chicken from oven and brush the surface with the ghee (melted butter or olive oil will suffice if ghee is unavailable).
6
Place chicken pieces on grill and quickly brown the surface on both sides (2-3 minutes per side). Serve immediately with garnish of lemon wedges, sliced tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions.

415

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Protein

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken quarters, bone-in and skinned, Marinade ingredients:, 1 cup plain, lowfat yougurt, 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger root, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Chicken A La Sunil 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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Tandoori Chicken A La Sunil

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