TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN
Cooking chicken the night before to serve cold or at room temperature the next day is a brilliant plan for summer soirées, picnics or potlucks. Since the flavors of something cold are usually less pronounced than when they were warm, and since flavors are always muted during storage anyway, the key is to start with more flavor: a blast of herbs, a rub or a marinade. A fiery jalapeño and ginger spiked yogurt marinade to give life to my take on tandoori chicken, for example. The lack of any messy sauces means that they can all be packed up and taken on a picnic without worrying about dripping, leaking containers. A resealable plastic bag or sheet of aluminum foil will work just fine. You could even happily eat everything with your fingers - if, say, you eschewed (or forgot) the plastic forks and knives and just packed a stack of paper napkins.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, roasts, main course
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For marinade, combine all ingredients except for chicken, oil and lime wedges in a food processor and purée until smooth.
- With a sharp knife, make several incisions on each chicken piece to help marinade penetrate meat. Transfer chicken to a large glass or ceramic baking dish and pour in marinade, turning chicken pieces to coat. Cover dish with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken pieces from marinade. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan and drizzle with vegetable oil. Roast, basting occasionally, until juices run clear and meat is just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, then wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1262, UnsaturatedFat 57 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 88 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 106 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 892 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Doro Ficking
fickingdoro@aol.comThis recipe is a must-try for any tandoori chicken lover.
Musfikul Islam
islam_m@yahoo.com5 stars for this recipe!
Yaaba Francis
yaaba_francis@hotmail.comI will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
ARTUURSSYT
artuurssyt@gmail.comThis is the best tandoori chicken recipe I've ever tried!
Morshed Hossin
h_morshed18@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tandoori chicken.
Kashif Zaki
zakik@hotmail.comThis recipe is perfect for a party or potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rene Moreira
rm56@hotmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner can make this dish.
Zohaib Sanaullah
s@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the marinade was perfect.
Karen Luyet
k-luyet@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always moist and flavorful.
Malikfreed Malikfreed
m_malikfreed@hotmail.frThis is my go-to recipe for tandoori chicken. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Bijaya Magir
b-m@hotmail.comI love the marinade in this recipe. It gives the chicken so much flavor.
Ssemanda Charles
charles-ssemanda50@hotmail.co.ukThe chicken was flavorful and juicy. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit!
Gavin Ayers
g.ayers96@hotmail.comEasy to follow recipe and the chicken was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Gudeta Gudisa
g_g78@yahoo.comThis was my first time making tandoori chicken and it turned out amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jeramiah Lewis
jl@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.
Arman Sheikh
a.s13@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked through in about 20 minutes. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender.
Nasiruddin Md
nasiruddin_md52@gmail.comI love tandoori chicken, and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy tandoori chicken.
Tim Fischer
f_tim@gmail.comThis tandoori chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.