Chicken Tandoori
Chicken Tandoori
5 from 17 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 20 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Ready to sizzle up your kitchen with the spicy, smoky, and tangy delight of chicken tandoori? Delve into this guide to learn the ins and outs of mastering this delicious dish right at your home. 

Nutrition: per serving

Calories306kcal
Carbs5g
Fat22g
Saturates6g
Sugars2g
Protein20g
Fibre1g

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken Legs
  • 100 g Yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp Tandoori Masala
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Crushed Chillies
  • 2 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds Jeera

Instructions

  • In a bowl add all of the ingredients (except the chicken) then whisk until all of the ingredients are fully combined
  • Add the chicken into the marinade then coat each leg piece evenly (see note 1)
  • Set aside and allow to marinade for at least 60 minutes (see note 2)
  • Once ready to cook, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) Gas mark 7
  • Line a baking tray with foil and place the marinated chicken legs in a single layer then cover with more foil (see note 3)
  • Bake for 45 minutes then drain any excess juices
  • Remove the foil and broil at 250°C (480°F) Gas mark 9 on the top shelf of the oven for 10 minutes until lightly charred (see note 4)
  • Serve with a side of steamed rice and enjoy!

Video

Latest comments (7)

Recipe came out good nabeela.. actually delicious..but it’s just the temperature & time is misleading.. I had to amp it up to 400 the last 10 mins to get done.. plz make sure u confirm this correctly..thx..

Nabeela Kauser

Thanks for your feedback! Make sure to follow all the steps—after baking at 220°C (425°F), the final broil at 250°C (480°F) is what gives that perfect finish. Hope that helps! 😊

Hello…
I don’t think you got the message here…
😊
U put the wrong temperature my friend..
make sure what you type & say in the video are same..
Kindly plz put 425 where you typed in your website ..

& yes because I followed the steps I noticed the error…
Thx for replying…😊

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