Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe
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Indian Tandoori Chicken

By: Simmi Gupta  
"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)."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  4. Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Footnotes

  • Garam masala may be purchased in Indian markets and in the gourmet section of some supermarkets. If Garam masala is not available, use 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1teaspoon ground coriander.
  • This dish can also be baked in a hot oven (450 degrees F) for 25 to 30 minutes (or until done).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 559 | Total Fat: 35.9g | Cholesterol: 175mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by SHELLYGIRL814 
This was my first time venturing into the world of Indian cooking. What an easy, wonderful,... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by AnnaG 
This was the best, most flavorful chicken tandoori I have ever made. I used skinless... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2008 by Ellen Pfeiffer 
This tastes very good, but do your body and brain a favor and don't add artificial dyes to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JRAHMAN 
My husband is from Pakistan and he loved this recipe! It was VERY easy and delicious! As a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2005 by AMHEINTZ 
Thank you very much for this recipe! I marinaded it for 24 hours, scraped off all the marinade... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by MegWells 
Excellent and easy. I let the chicken breasts marinate for a day to give full flavor. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by Ani 
I woul prefer not to give this dish any star value because I was unable to follow the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by Boo. 
I thought this was pretty good! I used 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (close to 2 lbs),... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by KRANEY 
This was great! I baked it in the oven at 350 for about an hour and a half. I was pressed... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by Diana 
I LOVED this recipe! And, it was SO very easy. I used chicken breasts AND thighs. Make... MORE

 
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