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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: 4

Chicken Tandoori is a bold and flavourful South Asian favourite, known for its smoky character, vibrant colour and warming spices. A popular choice for family meals, gatherings and special occasions.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories374kcal

Carbs5g

Fat28g

Saturates7g

Sugars2g

Protein25g

Fibre1g

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken Legs
  • 100 g Yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp Tandoori Masala
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 2 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds

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

7 responses

  1. 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..

  2. 350 u typed under notes & 425 in video..
    On a busy day my Whole time wasted ..
    Plz pl make sure u type & say same instructions in video..

    1. 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! 😊

    2. 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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