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Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Classic Tandoori Chicken is an Indian recipe that's marinated in yogurt, garam masala and cayenne before baking made easier, a perfect meal
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken legs no skin (8 legs)
  • 2 cups greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then let marinade in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, preferably 24 hours.
  • Remove the majority of the marinade before cooking the chicken.
  • Grill Instructions: Heat the oiled grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken until cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
  • Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and cook on a sheet pan for 25-30 minutes

Notes

marinate atleast for an hour to enhance the flavour and texture of chicken.
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