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 (3 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces; 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

1
Combine all ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag.
2
Set aside 1/3 mixture.
3
Place chicken pieces in the bag and gently coat them with the mixture.
4
Seal the bag and refrigerate turning the bag several times for at least 3 hours or overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6
Remove chicken from plastic bag and arrange on broiler pan.
7
Spoon the reserved mixture evenly over the chicken.
8
Bake for 50 minutes.
9
Preheat oven broiler, and broil chicken until well browned and juices run clear; about 5 minutes.
10
This is also great on the grill.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces, 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 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

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