Description
Authentic tandoori chicken brings Indian culinary magic to home kitchens with tender, spice-marinated meat. Marinating overnight and roasting at high heat ensures juicy, flavorful results you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) tandoori masala
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) ginger paste
- 1 tbsp (15 g) garlic paste
- 1 tsp (5 g) turmeric powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (5 g) garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and tandoori spice mix in a large bowl until creating a smooth, uniform marinade.
- Chicken Coating: Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with marinade, massaging spices deeply into meat to ensure complete flavor penetration and even coverage.
- Marination Process: Seal chicken in a container or plastic bag, refrigerate for 4-8 hours, allowing spices to deeply infuse and tenderize the meat.
- Heating Setup: Preheat grill to medium-high (375-425°F) or oven to 400°F, lightly oiling cooking surface to prevent potential sticking.
- Cooking Technique: Arrange chicken with adequate spacing on grill grates or baking sheet, promoting consistent heat distribution and uniform browning.
- Grilling/Roasting: Cook chicken, rotating occasionally, until achieving golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from heat, let rest 5-7 minutes to redistribute juices, then garnish with fresh coriander and lemon wedges for a vibrant, zesty finish.
Notes
- Marinate Mastery: Allow chicken to soak in marinade for at least 4 hours, overnight preferably, to maximize flavor depth and tenderize meat effectively.
- Temperature Precision: Use meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- Grilling Technique: Maintain medium-high heat and rotate chicken periodically to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior and prevent uneven cooking or burning.
- Resting Rule: Let chicken rest 5-7 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices, ensuring each bite remains incredibly moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg