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Chicken Tandoori Recipe

Learn how to make a juicy, flavorful Chicken Tandoori recipe at home with the help of your oven!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Marinade Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken recipe, chicken tandoori, chicken tandoori recipe, indian food, tandoori, tandoori chicken
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 inch ginger root
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste

For the Chicken

  • 2 ½ pounds chicken leg quarters

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients for the marinade to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Set aside.
    1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 Tablespoons garam masala, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground chili powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 inch ginger root, 4 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • Using a sharp knife, cut deep slits into the chicken, being careful not to slice all the way through.
    2 ½ pounds chicken leg quarters
  • Place the chicken in a 13x9 baking dish, and pour the prepared marinade on top, coating it evenly.
  • Cover, and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with parchment paper followed by foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove the covers, and continue to bake for 15 minutes or until the top of the chicken is golden and crispy and it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degree Fahrenheit
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg