Hold on your taste buds in the rich and fragrant flavors of an incredible Tandoori Chicken, it’s a classic Indian dish that is assure to rise up your delicious experience. Rudimentary from the traditional clay ovens of India, this recipe combines a perfect blend of spices, marination, and slow-cooking techniques to deliver a mouthwatering feast for your taste senses. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a truly unique Tandoori Chicken that will leave your guests finger licking taste and more.
per 100 grams:
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
Ingredients for Tandoori Chicken:
1.2 lbs of chicken (preferably bone-in, skin-on thighs or drumsticks)
2. 1 cup thick yogurt
3. 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
4. 1 tablespoon red chili powder
5. 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
6. 1 tablespoon garam masala
7. 1 tablespoon coriander powder
8. 1 tablespoon cumin powder
9. 2 tablespoons kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
10. Salt to taste
11. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12. 2 tablespoons mustard oil
13. Fresh coriander for garnish
14. Lemon wedges for serving
Marination:
- Start by cleaning and patting dry the chicken pieces. And cut slightly as we can pour the masala into chicken to allow the marinade to penetrate and infuse the flavors thoroughly..
- Take a large bowl add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder , garam masala, salt and mustard oil and mix it well.
- Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste and lemon juice and mix everything evenly, creating a vibrant marinade.
- Now take The chicken pieces and marinate them with the prepared masala mix and combine well.
- Rub the marinade gently over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. For the best results, let the chicken marinate for 4 hours at least, or you can store it overnight in the refrigerator.
Cooking:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a tandoor or charcoal grill, preheat it to a medium-high temperature.
- Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator and let it the chicken to room temperature at least for 30 minutes.
- Now thread the chicken into skewers, give excess marinade to dripping. If you are using an oven, place a wire rack on a baking sheet and arrange the skewers on top.
- Now Cook the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or till the chicken is cooked well and has a slightly burnt from the outer side.
- If you want to use a tandoor or grill, cook the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning infrequently until the chicken is cooked well and gives a smoky flavor.
- Sprinkle the tandoori chicken with a mixture of melted butter and a pinch of garam masala at the last 5 minutes of cooking to add an extra layer of flavor which increase the taste of tandoori chicken.
- Once tandoori chicken cooked, take out the chicken from the oven or grill and give rest to the dish for some time
Presentation:
- Now decorate the Tandoori Chicken on a serving platter, sprinkle with fresh coriander and lemon wedges, you can add lemon juice for taste enhance.
- Serve hot, with naan, Rumali roti or normal roti, butter tandoori roti on the side, along with mint chutney or raita for a delightful meal.
You can try My Chutney Recipe:
Making Mint Chutney:
- Fresh coriander
- 1 inch ginger
- Fresh Mint
- 2/3 Green chili
- 3 garlic cloves (optional)
- Salt (normal/black)
- Cumin
- Lime Juice
- Water 1/4 cup
Process of making Mint Chutney:
- You just have to take Fresh coriander,Fresh Mint,1 inch ginger,3 garlic cloves,Salt (normal/black),Cumin,Lime Juice,2/3 Green chili(as per your taste preference),Water in a blender /grinder.
- Then mix it to a smooth paste.
- You can add Yogurt to it (optional)
- You can have it Tandoori chicken or any Dishes.
Conclusion:
Take pleasure of plenitude of this homemade Tandoori Chicken, introducing the attractive spices and juicy flavors that make it a true tasteful dish. Please share this unique recipe with your friends, relatives and family, and may the taste of Indian spices gives you to a world of food stuff bliss. Enjoy the process of slow cooking and taste in every bite of this authentic Tandoori Chicken creation.
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