TANDOORI CHICKEN

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Tandoori chicken is cooked in a special tandoor (clay oven). This recipe is for the conventional oven and charcoal grill. cooking time doesnt include marinating time.

Provided by grapefruit

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken quarters, skinned
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried mint or 1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
red food coloring (optional)
ghee or butter, for basting

Steps:

  • Prick the chicken all over with a fork and using a sharp knife make 1/2 inch deep diagonal slashes an inch apart on each chicken quarter.
  • place in a large dish and rub lemon juice all over + into cuts.
  • cover and marinate for 1 hour.
  • Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in a small bowl and pour over the chicken pieces and mix, turning and tossing, to coat well.
  • Cover and marinate for at least 4 -5 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight, turning several times.
  • Bring the CHicken to room temperature before broiling or grilling.
  • To Broil: Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Place chicken pieces in a large roasting pan, preferably on a wire rack.
  • Discard the leftover marinade.
  • Brush chicken pieces with ghee or butter.
  • Set the pan in the middle rack of the oven. broil for 25-30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through, basting and turning occasionally. Transfer to platter and serve.
  • To Grill : Place chicken pieces, over the grill, basting with ghee or butter and cook for 8 minutes, without turning.
  • Turn and grill the other side for 8 minutes.
  • Continue turning and basting, until chicken is cook through, about 12-15 minutes for each side.
  • Transfer chicken to platter.
  • Decorate with sliced onion and tomato.
  • Serve with Naan and raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.9, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 598.4, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1

Md babo Sekder
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Shalock
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Baterdene Azzaya
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dra Cula
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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Adham Mohammed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Antoinette Elam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jerome Smith
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dilnawaz Jalil
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Musthak Husain
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mamun Ab
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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