INDIAN TANDOORI CHICKEN

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This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken. Serve with long grain Basmati rice, cucumber salad, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob and finish off the meal with Kulfi (Indian ice cream).

Provided by Simmi Gupta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time P1DT45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced
1 ¼ cups plain yogurt
½ onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
1 teaspoon red food coloring
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 733.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

Karen Mains
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tatum Fisher
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this recipe was amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rashedul Hasan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanya Harris
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Kingston Jackson
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the marinade was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Kirpal Singh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken was delicious and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Bimal JPT Channel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ionut Cosmin Streche
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I was so excited to try this recipe, and it did not disappoint! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Emiliano Magana
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the marinade was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Carcii Smith
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the flavor is out of this world.


Sam Tomascheski
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This recipe was amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the yogurt marinade made it so tender. I will definitely be making this again.