5 from 57 votes
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Chicken is marinated with a blend of yogurt, spices, and oil to infuse chicken legs with flavor before roasting and broiling. Slits scored into the meat allow the marinade to penetrate deeply. The roasting and high-heat broiling produce tender chicken with a spiced crust, served with naan and chutney.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
5
pieces
Calories:
322 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken legs
- 100 g yogurt
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves Methi, dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tsp garlic paste
Instructions
- Cut deep slits in the chicken legs (see note 1)
- In a large bowl add all the marinade ingredients then whisk until well combined
- Add the chicken legs then coat each piece with the marinade evenly (see note 2)
- Set aside to marinate for at least 1 hour (see note 3)
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) gas mark 4 then line the tray with foil and add the chicken legs (see note 4)
- Roast for 20 minutes then flip the chicken and broil for a further 10 minutes at 250°C (480°F) gas mark 5
- Allow the chicken to rest for at least 10 minutes then serve with naan bread and chutney then enjoy!
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Notes
- Ensure marinade is rubbed inside the slits and crevices of the chicken for maximum flavor.
- Marinate at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight for deeper taste.
- Use a wire rack on the roasting tray to promote even cooking and air circulation.
- Recipe quantities fit five small chicken legs; scale marinade for larger pieces as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
858mg
(36%)
Potassium
333mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
367IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.