RESTAURANT-STYLE TANDOORI CHICKEN IN THE OVEN!
As a lover of Indian food, I searched and experimented for a long time before finally coming up with this recipe for genuine Indian restaurant-style tandoori chicken that you can make in your own home oven. This recipe was just voted best tandoori chicken in San Francisco by our "completely unbiased" review panel (consisting of several friends who have haunted San Francisco's Indian restaurants with us for the last few years!) Seriously, if you like Tandoori chicken, you are going to love this one -- and it's easy, on top of that... The quantities below make enough marinade for 4 generous servings -- we usually make a package each of 6 drumsticks and 6 thighs, but it would work equally well for a breast and leg quarter each for 4, as well.
Provided by JewelerByTradeChefW
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 pcs chicken, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Add the spices, minced garlic, and chili paste, and whisk until you have a smooth, thick marinade.
- Put 6 pieces of the chicken in each of two zip-lock bags, and add 1/2 the marinade to each bag. Zip closed and knead the bags until the chicken is well-coated with marinade. Open bags slightly, squeeze out most of the air, and zip closed again. Refrigerate 12-24 hours. If serving this for dinner, I usually make the marinade and start the chicken soaking the evening before.
- Turn the bags and knead the marinating chicken once or twice while it's in the refrigerator.
- When you are ready to cook, take the chicken out of the refrigerator, line a large roasting pan with foil, lay a rack over the pan so air can circulate under the roasting chicken, and pre-heat your oven to 425. If you have a convection bake or convection roast cycle, use that.
- Place the chicken pieces on the rack so they are not touching. Empty what is left of the marinade into a bowl or measuring cup and touch up any "empty" spots on the chicken pieces with the marinade.
- Once the oven is hot, put the pan with the chicken in the oven, and leave the door closed (no peeking!). Turn the chicken pieces once after 30 minutes of cooking time, then roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly charred on the second side, but no more than 15 minutes for legs and thighs. If you are cooking breasts, poke one with a skewer to make sure the juices run clear.
- NOW TURN THE OVEN OFF, and let the chicken rest in the closed oven for 20-30 minutes more (not critical, but NO PEEKING!).
- Remove the chicken to a warm platter, garnish with the onion rings and a few squeezes of lemon, and enjoy!
- See if you don't agree this is as good as any "authentic" Tandoori chicken you've ever tried!
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Semanto Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade really makes a difference. I will definitely be making this again.
Mahabul Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade really makes a difference. I will definitely be making this again.
omer omori123
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Krishtina Neupane
[email protected]Wow! This recipe is a keeper. The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Mustaqim Mustaqim
[email protected]This was my first time making tandoori chicken and it turned out great. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was incredible.
Noah Sluder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this recipe was amazing. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.
Abubakar Badamasi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Abraham habtamu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jaaliyah harrison
[email protected]This is the best tandoori chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade really makes a difference. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Khoshbur Ali
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Deana Walters
[email protected]This was my first time making tandoori chicken and it turned out great. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
MD MIJAN ROHMAN
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this recipe was amazing. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.
Tired Cook
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Connor Schiedermayer
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mushtaque Kz
[email protected]This is the best tandoori chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade really makes a difference. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Javed Hossen
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
ibekwe marvellous
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I marinated the chicken overnight and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Swanky Pebbles
[email protected]I've tried many tandoori chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is incredible.
Muneer Jadoon
[email protected]This tandoori chicken was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt marinade really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.