
Tandoori Chicken
India's most recognised chicken dish — deeply scored chicken marinated twice in yoghurt with tandoori masala, turmeric, cumin, ginger-garlic and lemon, then cooked in a screaming hot tandoor clay oven (or highest-heat grill/oven) until charred, smoky and red-orange outside, succulent within.
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Score the chicken pieces deeply with a sharp knife, cutting all the way to the bone — 3–4 cuts per piece. This allows the marinade to penetrate and the heat to cook quickly.
About 5 min
First marinade: rub chicken with lemon juice, salt and Kashmiri chilli. Rest 20 minutes.
About 11 min
Second marinade: mix yoghurt with all remaining marinade ingredients. Coat the chicken thoroughly, pushing marinade into the scores. Refrigerate 6–8 hours minimum, overnight preferred.
About 11 min
Oven method: preheat oven to 240°C/465°F (highest setting). Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking tray. Bake 20 minutes, then broil/grill for 5–8 minutes until charred spots form on the edges and tips.
About 11 min
Alternatively: grill over very hot charcoal, turning and basting with a brush dipped in butter/oil, for 25–30 minutes.
About 11 min
Serve with raw sliced onion, lemon wedges, mint chutney and naan or roti. A squeeze of lemon over the hot chicken at serving is essential.
About 3 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 44 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 920 mg
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