Tandoori Chicken: Juicy and Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
A delicious and easy recipe for Tandoori Chicken that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
- For spicier chicken, add more tandoori masala.
- Serve with a side of cooling yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg