TANDOORI CHICKEN

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Tandoori chicken is cooked in a special tandoor (clay oven). This recipe is for the conventional oven and charcoal grill. cooking time doesnt include marinating time.

Provided by grapefruit

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken quarters, skinned
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried mint or 1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
red food coloring (optional)
ghee or butter, for basting

Steps:

  • Prick the chicken all over with a fork and using a sharp knife make 1/2 inch deep diagonal slashes an inch apart on each chicken quarter.
  • place in a large dish and rub lemon juice all over + into cuts.
  • cover and marinate for 1 hour.
  • Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in a small bowl and pour over the chicken pieces and mix, turning and tossing, to coat well.
  • Cover and marinate for at least 4 -5 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight, turning several times.
  • Bring the CHicken to room temperature before broiling or grilling.
  • To Broil: Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Place chicken pieces in a large roasting pan, preferably on a wire rack.
  • Discard the leftover marinade.
  • Brush chicken pieces with ghee or butter.
  • Set the pan in the middle rack of the oven. broil for 25-30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through, basting and turning occasionally. Transfer to platter and serve.
  • To Grill : Place chicken pieces, over the grill, basting with ghee or butter and cook for 8 minutes, without turning.
  • Turn and grill the other side for 8 minutes.
  • Continue turning and basting, until chicken is cook through, about 12-15 minutes for each side.
  • Transfer chicken to platter.
  • Decorate with sliced onion and tomato.
  • Serve with Naan and raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.9, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 598.4, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1

Joseph Martinez
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This tandoori chicken was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


shahmeer afridi
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I loved this tandoori chicken! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the spices were just right. I would definitely make this dish again.


irene fonoti
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This tandoori chicken was a bit dry, but it was still very flavorful. I think I might try using a different marinade next time.


Shamar Goodas
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I'm so glad I found this tandoori chicken recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are amazing. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the spices are perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


I'm_kamil
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This tandoori chicken was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the spices were perfect. I would definitely make this dish again.


Muneer Altamimi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this tandoori chicken was really good. The yogurt marinade made the chicken really tender and juicy, and the spices gave it a great flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


KuTlWanO Seokwang
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This tandoori chicken was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Jay Sadd
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I love this tandoori chicken recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the spices are just right. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Marjorie Sharpfish
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This tandoori chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I think I might try using a different marinade next time.


Minhaj Muaadh
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I'm so glad I tried this tandoori chicken recipe. It was so easy to make, and the results were amazing. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


payman alokzoay
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This is the best tandoori chicken I've ever had! The marinade is so flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Ab Ayesha
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I was really impressed with this tandoori chicken. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this dish again.


Meeraj Hassan
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This tandoori chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the marinade gave it a great flavor. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Ben Sergo
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I've made this tandoori chicken several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the flavors are amazing. I love serving it with naan bread and raita.


Yaqoob Jani
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This tandoori chicken was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the spices were just right. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Keitumetse Moremong
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this tandoori chicken was a game-changer for me. The marinade and yogurt tenderized the chicken perfectly, and the spices gave it an amazing flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


RK BOS
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My family devoured this tandoori chicken! The yogurt marinade made the chicken incredibly tender and juicy, while the spices gave it a wonderfully aromatic flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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