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Tandoori Chicken

The best homemade oven-baked tandoori chicken recipe ever! This authentic Tandoori chicken is tender, moist, juicy and a zillion times better than Indian buffets!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) chicken legs
  • oil for basting
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • red coloring optional

Instructions

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  1. Clean the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix all the Marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine well. Add the chicken to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the chicken on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the chicken over and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  4. Using a small brush, baste both surfaces of the chicken with oil a couple of times during baking. Broil the chicken for 1 minute, or until the skin is slightly charred. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Serve the Tandoori chicken with Naan

Nutrition Information

Serving 3people Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 1248mg (52%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Serving 3people
Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1248mg 52%
Sugar 1g 2%

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