Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

This tandoori chicken is made with an authentic Indian recipe that marinates the chicken overnight in yogurt with the perfect blend of spices.

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
425 min
Servings
4

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Remove and discard skin from chicken pieces. Cut slits into meat and place into a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with lemon juice and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix yogurt, onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in food coloring.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Spread yogurt mixture over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard remaining marinade.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

356
Calories
36 g
Protein
14 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
734 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/50347/indian-tandoori-chicken/
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