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Chicken Tandoori

Chicken Tandoori

by Nabeela Kauser
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. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 5
Calories 306 kcal

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 180°C (350°F) Gas mark 4
  • 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!

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Notes

Note 1 - Depending on the size of the whole chicken legs you may need to make 2-3 incisions on each piece.
Note 2 - It is best to marinate overnight as the longer the chicken is left to marinate the more intense the flavour that develops and the juicier the chicken.
Note 3 - When placing the chicken leave enough space around the chicken pieces to allow the chicken legs to cook evenly.
Note 4 - Be careful to not overbake as this will cause the chicken to go dry. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1134mgPotassium: 360mgFibre: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 2mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Eid, Food, Ramadan, Recipe, Tandoori
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