Tandoori Chicken Recipe

A classic Indian tandoori chicken dish can be prepared in a standard home oven instead of a traditional clay oven.

Category Tags:

DinnerEntreeLunch

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 360 F.

  2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and place them in a large, sealable plastic bag.

  3. Blend all marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth; add food coloring if a stronger red hue is desired.

  4. Pour the marinade into the chicken bag, seal, and massage to coat.

  5. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

  6. Remove chicken from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature.

  7. Optionally, sear chicken cubes in a hot griddle pan until marked.

  8. Transfer chicken to an ovenproof dish and bake for 20 minutes if seared, or 25 minutes if not.

  9. Let rest for 5 minutes after baking.

  10. Serve hot over basmati rice, sprinkled with garam masala, coriander, and lemon wedges.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 300 kcal
Carbohydrate: 6 g
Cholesterol: 106 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 39 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 641 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g