Description
Tandoori Chicken brings the sizzling spices of North India right to your dinner table, making your kitchen smell like a bustling Delhi street market. Marinated in yogurt and a blend of warming spices, this dish delivers bold flavor that makes your taste buds dance with excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds chicken quarters or a mix of thighs and drumsticks
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon garam marsala
- 1 teaspoon ground corriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Aromatics and Liquids:
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 inch minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon each of cumin, cinnamon, garam marsala, ground coriander, salt, and smoked paprika in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 2 pounds chicken quarters or thighs to the marinade, ensuring every piece gets thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Arrange marinated chicken pieces on a clean baking sheet, spacing them evenly to ensure consistent heat circulation.
- Bake chicken for 45-50 minutes, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part to confirm complete cooking.
- For enhanced charred edges and smoky flavor, switch oven to broil setting. Broil chicken for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from oven, which allows juices to redistribute and ensures tender meat.
Notes
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt with coconut milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- Scoring the chicken before marinating helps the spices penetrate deeper into the meat.
- Using bone-in chicken thighs can create more flavorful and juicy results compared to boneless cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg