Perfect choice! 🍗🔥 Here’s a Chicken Tandoori recipe — juicy, smoky-spiced chicken marinated in yogurt and warm Indian spices, then roasted until golden.
🍗 Chicken Tandoori
Ingredients
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2 lbs chicken (legs, thighs, or drumsticks work best)
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1 cup plain yogurt (thick, like Greek yogurt)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1-inch piece ginger, grated
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp ground coriander
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2 tsp paprika
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1 ½ tsp garam masala
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1 tsp turmeric
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1 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice)
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1 ½ tsp salt
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Red food coloring (optional, for the classic tandoori color)
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Fresh cilantro & lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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Prep chicken – Score the chicken pieces with shallow cuts so the marinade penetrates deeply.
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Make marinade – In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, oil, garlic, ginger, and all spices. (Add a drop of red food coloring if you want that restaurant-style look.)
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Marinate – Coat chicken well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
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Cook –
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Oven method: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place chicken on a rack over a baking sheet. Roast 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until charred and cooked through.
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Grill method (authentic flavor): Grill over medium-high heat 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred.
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Serve – Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges, naan, or basmati rice.
🔥 Tips for best results:
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Use bone-in, skinless chicken for juicier results.
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A quick broil at the end gives that extra char like a real tandoor oven.
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Pair with mint chutney or raita for cooling balance.