Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Inspired by India Oven

Time4h

Serves4

Marinated chicken cooked in a traditional tandoor, served with a side of yogurt sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in

1 cups plain yogurt

2 tablespoons ReaLemon lemon juice

4 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tablespoons Ginger, grated

1 teaspoon Ground cumin

1 teaspoon Ground coriander

2 teaspoons Smoked paprika

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Cooking Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

Coat the Chicken

Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Preheat the Tandoor

Prepare your tandoor or grill for high heat cooking, about 450°F (232°C).

Cook the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Place the chicken in the tandoor and cook for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.

Prepare Yogurt Sauce

While the chicken is cooking, mix plain yogurt with a pinch of salt and chopped fresh cilantro for the sauce.

Serve

Once done, remove the chicken from the tandoor and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with the yogurt sauce on the side.