TANDOORI CHICKEN LEGS WITH RAITA

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 to 4 cloves)
1/4 cup grated onion (1 small onion)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 chicken legs (drumstick and thigh) skin and excess fat removed (about 3 1/2 pounds)
4 small red onions cut into 1/4-inch rounds
Cilantro sprigs for garnish
1 lemon cut into wedges
Raita Raita

Steps:

  • Place yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, onion, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, cardamom, coriander, and cloves in a large bowl; combine. Add chicken, and coat with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place onions on a large pan; top with marinated chicken. Roast about 40 minutes, until chicken is dark red, slightly charred, and juices run clear when meat is pierced. Garnish with cilantro; serve with lemon wedges and raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 g

Phumelela Phumelela
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5 stars!


Famdil Khan
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves chicken.


Anthony Goodman
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I highly recommend this dish to anyone who loves Indian food.


milky jutt
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This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm looking for something easy and delicious to make.


Maik
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


KING SAID GAMAR
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This dish is also great for a party or potluck.


Roman Wbbas
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I like to serve this dish with a side of basmati rice.


Shaqdem Records
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Kilungi Wickliffe
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I like that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Surgeon Doctor
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The raita is the perfect complement to the chicken. It's cooling and refreshing.


Sujon Laddu
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I love the flavor of the tandoori chicken. It's so unique and flavorful.


James Upchurch
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This is one of my favorite Indian dishes to make. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Zulqarnain Offcial
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the raita was very refreshing.


Cade Kanahele
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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the raita. I will definitely be making this again.


Gobinda prasad chaudhary
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This was a fantastic dish! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the raita was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.