Tandoori Chicken Tikka Recipe
Indulge in bone-in dark meat chicken, marinated in tandoori seasoning. Each entrée is complemented by fresh tandoori naan, rice, a side salad, and cilantro yogurt sauce.
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Ingredients
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Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Tandoori Naan
Rice
Side Salad
Method
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, tandoori spice mix, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the bone-in dark meat chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3
Cook Chicken
Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat. Brush the grill or baking tray with vegetable oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill or tray. Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
- 4
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Tandoori Naan
- 5
Prepare Dough
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and vegetable oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 6
Knead Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 7
Cook Naan
Preheat a skillet or tandoor over medium heat. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out each into a flat round. Cook each naan for 1-2 minutes on each side until puffed and golden.
Rice
- 8
Rinse Rice
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 9
Cook Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Side Salad
- 10
Prepare Salad
In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped lettuce. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt. Toss gently to combine.
