Tandoori Chicken
Yogurt-marinated chicken roasted in a traditional tandoor oven until charred and smoky. Vibrant red from Kashmiri chilies, deeply spiced, and incredibly tender.
Ingredients
- •1000 g Chicken
- •250 ml Yogurt
- •2 tbsp Ginger
- •6 cloves Garlic
- •3 tbsp Tandoori masala
- •2 pcs Lemon
Instructions
- 1
Marinate chicken legs in yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic overnight.
💡 Yogurt tenderizes the chicken while the spices build complex flavor. Overnight is best.
- 2
Remove chicken from marinade, pat completely dry. This is crucial for crispy skin.
💡 Marinate overnight in yogurt with spices for maximum tenderness.
- 3
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or cast iron inside.
💡 Marinate overnight in yogurt with spices for maximum tenderness.
- 4
Place chicken on the hot stone. Roast for 15 minutes.
💡 Marinate overnight in yogurt with spices for maximum tenderness.
- 5
Switch to broil and cook another 5-8 minutes until charred and cooked through.
💡 Marinate overnight in yogurt with spices for maximum tenderness.
- 6
Rest for 5 minutes. Serve with mint chutney, onion rings, and naan.
💡 Marinate overnight in yogurt with spices for maximum tenderness.