Tandoori Chicken
A North Indian favorite — chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and bold spices, then roasted or grilled to smoky perfection. Tandoori Chicken is traditionally cooked in a clay tandoor oven but can be made easily in an oven or grill at home. Served with mint chutney, onion rings, and naan, it’s a true delight.
Shreya Singh
3 weeks ago
Ingredients
For the chicken
Marinade
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories 320
- Total Fat 15 g
- Saturated Fat 4 g
- Cholesterol 85 mg
- Sodium 520 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 6 g
- Protein 38 g
Instructions
- 1 Clean chicken pieces. Make deep cuts on each piece. Rub with lemon juice and salt; set aside 20 minutes.
- 2 In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, and mustard oil.
- 3 Coat chicken thoroughly in marinade. Cover and refrigerate 4–6 hours (overnight for best flavor).
- 4 Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F). Arrange marinated chicken on a greased baking tray or grill rack.
- 5 Roast 30–35 minutes, turning halfway and basting with leftover marinade or oil until chicken is cooked and charred at edges.
- 6 Serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, mint chutney, and naan or rice.
