Chicken Tandoori

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    5

  • Calories

    306 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Indian, Pakistani

Chicken Tandoori

Ready to sizzle up your kitchen with the spicy, smoky, and tangy delight of chicken tandoori? Delve into this guide to learn the ins and outs of mastering this delicious dish right at your home. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 kg chicken Legs
  • 100 g yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp tandoori masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp crushed chillies
  • 2 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl add all of the ingredients (except the chicken) then whisk until all of the ingredients are fully combined
  2. Add the chicken into the marinade then coat each leg piece evenly (see note 1)
  3. Set aside and allow to marinade for at least 60 minutes (see note 2)
  4. Once ready to cook, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) Gas mark 7
  5. Line a baking tray with foil and place the marinated chicken legs in a single layer then cover with more foil (see note 3)
  6. Bake for 45 minutes then drain any excess juices
  7. Remove the foil and broil at 250°C (480°F) Gas mark 9 on the top shelf of the oven for 10 minutes until lightly charred (see note 4)
  8. Serve with a side of steamed rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Note 1 - Depending on the size of the whole chicken legs you may need to make 2-3 incisions on each piece.
  • Depending on the size of the whole chicken legs you may need to make 2-3 incisions on each piece
  • Note 2 - It is best to marinate overnight as the longer the chicken is left to marinate the more intense the flavour that develops and the juicier the chicken.
  • Note 2 - It is best to marinate overnight as the longer the chicken is left to marinate the more intense the flavour that develops and the juicier the chicken.
  • Note 3 - When placing the chicken leave enough space around the chicken pieces to allow the chicken legs to cook evenly.
  • leave enough space around the chicken pieces to allow the chicken legs to cook evenly.
  • Note 4 - Be careful to not overbake as this will cause the chicken to go dry. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes
  • careful to not overbake as this will cause the chicken to go dry. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes
  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1134mg (47%) Potassium 360mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 372IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Vitamin D 0.1µg Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1134mg 47%
Potassium 360mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 372IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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