Tandoori Chicken
Yoghurt and spice marinated chicken cooked at fierce heat until charred and smoky — the original Indian grilled chicken.
Total time
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Indian
gluten-free
Ingredients
1.2kgchicken pieces, bone in and skin removed
300mlfull fat yoghurt
4 clovesgarlic, minced
2cmfresh ginger, minced
2 tbsptandoori masala or garam masala
1 tspground cumin
1 tspchilli powder
1 tspturmeric
1 tspsmoked paprika
2 tbsplemon juice
3 tbspvegetable oil
sliced onion, lemon and corianderto serve
Instructions
1
Make deep cuts in chicken pieces so marinade penetrates to the bone.
2
Mix yoghurt with all spices, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and oil.
3
Coat chicken thoroughly in marinade, refrigerate overnight minimum.
4
Cook on a very hot grill or under the oven grill at maximum temperature.
5
Cook 10-12 minutes each side until charred and cooked through.
6
Rest 5 minutes.
7
Serve with sliced raw onion, lemon wedges and fresh coriander.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
797
Protein
84.2g
Fat
46.1g
Carbs
6.9g
Fiber
0.8g
Sodium
285mg
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