Tandori Chicken Recipe

Name: Tandori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut in 1-inch pieces; 6 cloves garlic; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 c. plain yogurt; 1 Tbsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp. mace; 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; salt and pepper to taste; 6 chicken legs; 3 chicken breasts, halved

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 c. plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 tsp. mace
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
6 chicken legs
3 chicken breasts, halved

1
In blender, puree onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice to make a paste.
2
Add yogurt and all spices; blend to combine.
3
Add oil and salt and pepper to taste; blend to combine.
4
Remove skin from chicken.
5
On breast halves, use a sharp knife to make 2 or 3 (3-inch) slits halfway to the bone.
6
With the tip of the knife, poke 2 or 3 holes to the bone in the thigh and drumstick of each chicken leg.
7
Place chicken pieces in a large, nonreactive bowl. Add yogurt mixture; mix to be sure all pieces of chicken are well coated.
8
Cover; marinate in refrigerator overnight, up to 24 hours. Starting with top side, grill chicken 7 to 8 minutes, allowing pieces to get slightly charred.
9
Turn and cook 8 minutes longer, or until the juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife. If using broiler, procedure and cooking time are about same.

607

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, cut in 1-inch pieces, 6 cloves garlic, 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tandori 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tandori Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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