Tandoori-Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Tandoori-Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 small onion, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 jalapeno, stemmed, and seeded if desired; 1 inch-long piece gingerroot, peeled and sliced into coins; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs, rinsed and patted dry; Vegetable oil, for brushing; Lime wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small onion, peeled and cut into chunks
1 jalapeno, stemmed, and seeded if desired
1 inch-long piece gingerroot, peeled and sliced into coins
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs, rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Lime wedges, for garnish

1
For marinade, combine all ingredients except for chicken, oil and lime wedges in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2
With a sharp knife, make several incisions on each chicken piece to help marinade penetrate meat.
3
Transfer chicken to a large glass or ceramic baking dish and pour in marinade, turning chicken pieces to coat.
4
Cover dish with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
6
Remove chicken pieces from marinade.
7
Transfer chicken to a roasting pan and drizzle with vegetable oil.
8
Roast, basting occasionally, until juices run clear and meat is just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
9
Let cool completely, then wrap and refrigerate.
10
Bring to room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.
11
Serve with lime wedges.

887

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

146

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Tandoori-Style 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.

Tandoori-Style Chicken

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions