Best 5 Kaneezs Tandoori Chicken Recipes

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Tandoori chicken is a classic Indian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is made with chicken that is marinated in yogurt, spices, and herbs, then roasted in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The result is a tender, juicy chicken with a smoky flavor and a beautiful red hue.

This article provides three different recipes for tandoori chicken, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for a traditional tandoori chicken that is made with a yogurt marinade and a variety of spices. The second recipe is for a lemon and herb tandoori chicken that is made with a marinade that includes lemon juice, garlic, and thyme. The third recipe is for a spicy tandoori chicken that is made with a marinade that includes chili peppers, ginger, and cumin.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and flavorful dish. Tandoori chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, naan bread, or salad. It can also be used as a main ingredient in other dishes, such as curries and stews.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY TANDOORI CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH MANGO CHUTNEY



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Deliciously spiced with super-crispy skin, this chicken tandoori is a family favorite.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by Food & Wine

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 drumsticks, 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garam masala (substitute curry powder if you can't find it)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (use ¼ teaspoon for less heat)
3 tablespoons peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger
7 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
Zest and juice from one lime (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
¼ cup vegetable oil
2½ teaspoons salt
12 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)
1 (9 ounce) jar mango chutney, for serving
A few sprigs cilantro, optional for garnishing the platter
Lime wedges, optional, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small pan over medium-low heat, combine the paprika, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes, until spices are fragrant.
  • Add the spices to a blender or mini food processor, along with the ginger, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime zest and juice, oil and salt; process until smooth.
  • Using a very sharp knife, make 2 or 3 slashes in each drumstick (be careful; they are slippery). Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and toss with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil (for easy clean-up) and set an oven-proof rack over top. Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray or grease with vegetable oil.
  • Arrange the chicken on the rack, leaving a bit of space between the pieces. Spoon any marinade left in the bowl evenly over the drumsticks. Roast for 45 minutes, turning once midway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (be sure to turn on your exhaust fan as the oven will get a little smoky). Turn on the broiler and broil the chicken about 6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, until lightly charred and crisp all over. Serve with mango chutney on the side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 drumsticks (nutritional data does not include chutney), Calories 807, Fat 53g, Carbohydrate 8g, Protein 73g, SaturatedFat 11g, Sugar 1g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 1884mg, Cholesterol 369mg

KANEEZ'S TANDOORI CHICKEN



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, roasts, main course

Time 45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3-pound chicken, quartered and skinned
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger root
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala or tandoori seasoning
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, slash the chicken diagonally along the grain. The slashes should be about 1/2-inch deep and about 1/2-inch apart. Rub the slashes with the salt and set the chicken in a ceramic bowl. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger and garam masala and pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • One hour before serving, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 500 degrees. (This chicken can also be cooked on a charcoal grill; if using one, light the coals at this point.) Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Drizzle each piece with oil and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the juices run clear. (If using a grill, cook for 20 to 30 minutes on each side, or until the skin is crisp and the juices run clear.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 665, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 772 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INDIAN TANDOORI CHICKEN



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This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken. Serve with long grain Basmati rice, cucumber salad, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob and finish off the meal with Kulfi (Indian ice cream).

Provided by Simmi Gupta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time P1DT45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced
1 ¼ cups plain yogurt
½ onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
1 teaspoon red food coloring
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 733.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

TANDOORI CHICKEN



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This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It's quick to cook and the marinade does all the work - who needs takeaways?

Provided by Roopa Gulati

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

juice 2 lemons
4 tsp paprika
2 red onions, finely chopped
16 skinless chicken thighs
vegetable oil, for brushing
300ml Greek yogurt
large piece ginger, grated
4 garlic cloves, crushed
¾ tsp garam masala
¾ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp turmeric

Steps:

  • Mix the lemon juice with the paprika and red onions in a large shallow dish. Slash each chicken thigh three times, then turn them in the juice and set aside for 10 mins.
  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour over the chicken. Give everything a good mix, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr. This can be done up to a day in advance.
  • Heat the grill. Lift the chicken pieces onto a rack over a baking tray. Brush over a little oil and grill for 8 mins on each side or until lightly charred and completely cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium

TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN



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Cooking chicken the night before to serve cold or at room temperature the next day is a brilliant plan for summer soirées, picnics or potlucks. Since the flavors of something cold are usually less pronounced than when they were warm, and since flavors are always muted during storage anyway, the key is to start with more flavor: a blast of herbs, a rub or a marinade. A fiery jalapeño and ginger spiked yogurt marinade to give life to my take on tandoori chicken, for example. The lack of any messy sauces means that they can all be packed up and taken on a picnic without worrying about dripping, leaking containers. A resealable plastic bag or sheet of aluminum foil will work just fine. You could even happily eat everything with your fingers - if, say, you eschewed (or forgot) the plastic forks and knives and just packed a stack of paper napkins.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small onion, peeled and cut into chunks
1 jalapeño, stemmed, and seeded if desired
1 inch-long piece gingerroot, peeled and sliced into coins
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs, rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • For marinade, combine all ingredients except for chicken, oil and lime wedges in a food processor and purée until smooth.
  • With a sharp knife, make several incisions on each chicken piece to help marinade penetrate meat. Transfer chicken to a large glass or ceramic baking dish and pour in marinade, turning chicken pieces to coat. Cover dish with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken pieces from marinade. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan and drizzle with vegetable oil. Roast, basting occasionally, until juices run clear and meat is just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, then wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1262, UnsaturatedFat 57 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 88 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 106 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 892 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a yogurt marinade for the chicken. Yogurt helps to tenderize the chicken and makes it more flavorful.
  • Add spices to the marinade. Common spices used in tandoori chicken include garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken in a tandoor oven. A tandoor oven is a cylindrical clay oven that is used to cook food at high temperatures. If you don't have a tandoor oven, you can cook the chicken in a regular oven or on a grill.
  • Serve the chicken with naan bread, rice, or salad.

Conclusion:

Tandoori chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your tandoori chicken turns out perfect every time.

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