TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN
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
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
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Umme habiba Nikita
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly though and the marinade was very flavorful.
Joseph Evanski
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Sajib hawlader Arif
[email protected]The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the marinade was delicious. I think I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Maia Doudaklieva
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
The18thgirl fay
[email protected]This was my first time making tandoori chicken and it turned out amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the marinade was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
fatima dawood
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
queen carroll
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The marinade was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Theo Sprintall Foster
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the marinade was delicious. I think I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Dennis Espana
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious smoky flavor. Will definitely be making this again.
Kaiden Brown
[email protected]This was my first time making tandoori chicken and it turned out great! The marinade was easy to make and the chicken was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
mdjahangir alom
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly though and the marinade was very flavorful.
Syed Umar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the marinade is easy to make. Highly recommend!
Triston Isaacs
[email protected]Amazingly delicious! The tandoori spices really shine through and the chicken is so moist and tender. Highly recommend!
Sandip Don
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a delicious smoky flavor. We will definitely be making this again.
Zola Francis
[email protected]This Tandoori-style chicken was a hit at my last dinner party! The marinade was incredibly flavorful and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.