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Tandoori chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken skinned and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, lemon juice, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, and use your hands to massage the marinade into the chicken. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and brush with oil.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces on the baking sheet, and brush them with a little more oil.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred around the edges.
  • Serve hot with mint chutney and onion rings.
Keywords: Tandoori Chicken