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Tandoori Chicken

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 2 Juice lemons; 4 tsp paprika; 2 finely chopped red onions; 16 skinnless chicken thighs; For brushing vegetable oil; 300ml Greek yogurt; large piece ginger; 4 garlic clove; ¾ tsp garam masala; ¾ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp chilli powder; ¼ tsp turmeric

Tandoori Chicken is a classic India dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring lemons, paprika, red onions, chicken thighs, Greek yogurt, ginger, garlic clove, garam masala, ground cumin, chilli powder and turmeric, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic India cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Chicken Handi.

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Ingredients

lemons2 Juice
paprika4 tsp
red onions2 finely chopped
chicken thighs16 skinnless
vegetable oilFor brushing
Greek yogurt300ml
gingerlarge piece
garlic clove4
garam masala¾ tsp
ground cumin¾ tsp
chilli powder½ tsp
turmeric¼ tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Mix the lemon juice with the paprika and red onions in a large shallow dish.

Step 2⏱️ 10 mins

Slash each chicken thigh three times, then turn them in the juice and set aside for 10 mins.

Step 3🥣 Marinate

Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour over the chicken.

Step 4🥄 Mix⏱️ 1 hr

Give everything a good mix, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr.

Step 5

This can be done up to a day in advance.

Step 6

Heat the grill.

Step 7

Lift the chicken pieces onto a rack over a baking tray.

Step 8⏱️ 8 mins

Brush over a little oil and grill for 8 mins on each side or until lightly charred and completely cooked through.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Tandoori Chicken carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, lemons can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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