Description
Tandoori Chicken is a flavorful Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked to perfection. The combination of spices and yogurt creates a tender and juicy dish with a smoky flavor.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garam marsala
- 1 teaspoon ground corriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt
Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken quarters or a mix of thighs and drumsticks
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until cooked through.
- Optional: For a smokier flavor, finish under the broiler for a few minutes.
Notes
- You can also cook the marinated chicken on a grill for a more authentic tandoori flavor.
- Serve with naan bread, rice, and cucumber raita for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg