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Delicious tandoori chicken served with vibrant spices and garnishes

Tandoori-style Chicken

This flavorful Tandoori-style Chicken dish features marinated chicken thighs infused with aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, creating a comforting and festive meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: South Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces skinless chicken thighs or legs, bone in Use bone-in for juiciness.
  • 1 each Juice of 1 lemon Plus lemon wedges to serve.
  • 50 g unsalted butter, melted For basting.
  • 1 pinch Kashmiri chilli powder or paprika
  • 1 tsp chaat masala (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground fenugreek
  • 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yoghurt Full fat for creaminess.
  • 4 cloves garlic Fresh is best.
  • 1 each long green chilli, seeds removed
  • 1 tbsp chopped ginger Fresh is preferable.
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder or paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 sprigs mint, leaves picked and chopped
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed coriander leaves, chopped For garnish.
  • 1/2-1 each long green chilli, chopped
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • 1/2 each Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 150 g thick Greek-style yoghurt Use full fat for best results.
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin, toasted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Deeply score each chicken piece 2-3 times to help the marinade penetrate.
  2. Combine chicken, lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Toss so each piece is lightly coated.
  3. Marinate for 30 minutes to begin tenderizing and flavoring the meat.
  4. For the marinade, blend all marinade ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Add marinade to chicken, ensuring it coats all surfaces well.
  6. Chill for 4 hours or overnight to deepen flavor.
  7. Remove chicken from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
  8. Combine butter and chilli powder for basting.
Grilling
  1. Preheat a barbecue or chargrill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill chicken, turning and basting with butter mixture, for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. Sprinkle spices over chicken and serve with chutney and lemon wedges.

Notes

Rest the chicken for 5 minutes after cooking to lock in juices. Basting enhances flavor. Can be adjusted for spice levels.