Tandoori Chicken (Marinade) Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken (Marinade)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs skinless chicken pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional); 4 ounces butter, melted, to be used after marination; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, roasted; 1 lemon, sliced into wedges; 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 onion, thinly sliced into rings; 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced into strips (use chili pepper if you like)

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs skinless chicken pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
4 ounces butter, melted, to be used after marination
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons cumin seeds, roasted
1 lemon, sliced into wedges
2 tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 green pepper, seeded and sliced into strips (use chili pepper if you like)

1
Place chicken in a shallow baking dish and pierce with a knife in 2-3 places on both sides of chicken.
2
In a bowl, place garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, red pepper, and salt, and blend with a spoon.
3
Add yogurt, vinegar and lemon juice (optional) and blend well.
4
Rub marinade into gashes in the chicken pieces.
5
Cover and refrigerate and let stand at room temperature until dish can safely be placed in the oven,.
6
Baste the chicken pieces with half of the melted butter, 2 oz., and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
7
Remove chicken from the oven and baste with the remaining 2 oz. of butter, sprinkle with paprika.
8
Broil or grill for 6-8 minutes, turning pieces once.
9
Garnish with roasted cumin seeds and place on a serving dish.
10
Serve atop a bed of tomato slices, onions and green peppers with lemon wedges.

1016

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs skinless chicken pieces, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Chicken (Marinade) 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.

Tandoori Chicken (Marinade)

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