Best 4 Food Safaris Tandoori Chicken Recipes

Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish made with chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The result is a tender, juicy chicken with a slightly smoky flavor. This article presents three variations on this classic dish: a traditional tandoori chicken recipe, a healthier grilled version, and a unique chicken tikka masala recipe that incorporates a creamy tomato sauce. Each recipe includes a detailed ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure success. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, these recipes will guide you in creating delicious and authentic tandoori chicken dishes that will impress your family and friends.

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TANDOORI CHICKEN

Tandoori Chicken image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Categories main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

5 cloves
2 dried guajillo chiles (if you can't find these, then use 2 chiles de arbol, and more paprika for color)
2 green cardamom, husks discarded, seeds retained
1 black cardamom, husk discarded, seeds retained
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 cup whole fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup peanut or canola oil
2 tablespoons malt vinegar or lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch cayenne pepper
8 cloves garlic, minced
2-inch thumb ginger, peeled and minced
1 packet boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 1/2 pounds usually)
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Couple of extra limes, for garnish

Steps:

To make the marinade, toast the cloves, whole chiles, both types of cardamom seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds in a cast-iron skillet until fragrant, 3 minutes or so, shaking the pan. Then, pour the spices into a spice grinder and grind them until you get a fine powder.
In large bowl, whisk together the spice mixture you just made with the yogurt, oil, malt vinegar, salt, ground cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, garlic and ginger until well combined. It should smell amazing! Taste and adjust with more salt if it needs it.
Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade and set aside; you're going to make a sauce out of this reserved marinade.
Prick the chicken thighs with a fork. Add the thighs to the rest of the marinade, and toss to coat. Marinate at least 1 hour in the fridge, and at most overnight.
When you're ready to cook, line a baking sheet with foil, and turn your broiler on. Place each chicken thigh on the baking sheet, making sure each one is coated with the marinade, but isn't swimming in it. Cook the chicken thighs under the broiler until starting to blacken, about 5 minutes. Then turn the oven to 350, and cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the meatiest part of the thigh registers 160 degrees F, another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
While the chicken is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan, along with 1/2 cup water and the honey. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat, whisking all the time. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and pour into a small bowl or gravy boat for serving.
Serve the chicken thighs on a platter with a fresh squeeze of lime and a drizzle of the sauce.

FOOD SAFARI'S TANDOORI CHICKEN

Food Safari's Tandoori Chicken image

I seen this on TV, it was an SBS show called Food Safari which is hosted by Maeve O'Meara. The recipe was made by Nighat Hassan a Pakistani chef and she used an outdoors Pakistani oven but I made it on a regular oven. Nighat made it look so simple and it is, I marinated mine for two days and the flavours really enhanced, we served it with steam rice, a large dollop of yoghurt with a sprinkle of cumin powder, tomatoes and lettuce salad with a mint leaf to garnish, but the chef suggested a Pakistani Mint Sauce. We found eating the chicken with the yoghurt enhanced the flavours more. Please note: Marinating time is not included. Enjoy

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 kg chicken thigh
200 g natural yoghurt
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated finely
1 tablespoon garlic, grated finely
1 tablespoon tandoori paste
1/2 teaspoon tandoori color powder (food colouring, if available)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, add yoghurt, ginger, garlic, tandoori paste, food colour, cumin, coriander, garam masala, salt, chilli and turmeric bowl and mix well.
Once completely mixed, rub mixture into chicken covering all the chicken.
Seal chicken in the bowl with cling wrap or zip lock bag and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to two days.
Pre-heat the oven to it's highest setting and bake chicken for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes reduce the oven heat to 120oC/248oF and cook until tender.
Serve with steam rice, salad and plain yoghurt.

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Chicken Tikka Masala image

This Indian-style chicken tikka masala recipe has flavors that keep me coming back for more-a simple dish spiced with garam masala, cumin and gingerroot that's simply amazing. -Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Hot cooked basmati rice
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. Add chicken, jalapeno and bay leaf. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove jalapeno and bay leaf., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

TANDOORI CHICKEN

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Flavorful and simple! Recipe derived from Parents Magazine (slight alterations). So quick and easy to prepare. My husband announced it was the best chicken he'd ever had! Preparation time does not include marination.

Provided by The Esquire

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic paste (or more to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Prepare marinade and pour into large resealable bag.
Clean and chop chicken into desirable tenderloin slices.
Place chicken in bag and coat.
Marinade for one hour.
Grill.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it more tender.
Cook the chicken over high heat. This will help to create a crispy, charred exterior while keeping the inside of the chicken moist.
Baste the chicken with the marinade while it is cooking. This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, naan bread, and chutney.

Conclusion:

Tandoori chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you are sure to enjoy this recipe. So fire up your grill and give it a try!