5 from 51 votes
Chicken Tandoori
This Chicken Tandoori recipe uses a vibrant marinade of yogurt, tandoori masala, garlic and ginger pastes, cumin seeds, and spices, coating whole chicken legs evenly before oven baking and broiling. The process yields tender, juicily flavored chicken with a lightly charred, aromatic crust served with steamed rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
306 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken Legs
- 100 g yogurt
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp chilli pepper crushed
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
Instructions
- In a bowl add all of the ingredients (except the chicken) then whisk until all of the ingredients are fully combined
- Add the chicken into the marinade then coat each leg piece evenly (see note 1)
- Set aside and allow to marinade for at least 60 minutes (see note 2)
- Once ready to cook, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) Gas mark 7
- Line a baking tray with foil and place the marinated chicken legs in a single layer then cover with more foil (see note 3)
- Bake for 45 minutes then drain any excess juices
- 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)
- Serve with a side of steamed rice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make 2-3 incisions on large chicken legs to help marinade penetrate thoroughly.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for more intense flavor and juicier meat.
- Arrange chicken pieces with space between them on the tray to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness; allow chicken to rest at least 10 minutes after cooking.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% 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.