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chicken tandoori served in platter

Chicken Tandoori

Sana Umer
Tandoori chicken, also called chicken tikka, is made with basic Indian Pakistani Spices. It require few hours marination and then it can either baked in oven or on girll.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl  To combine the ingredients and marinate the chicken in
  • 1 Measuring Spoons To measure all the ingredients.
  • 1 Knife and chopping board:  To prepare the raita, or yoghurt dip ingredients.
  • 1 Blender : To prepare the raita.
  • 1 Griller  To bake the chicken tandoori.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Chicken with cuts
  • 4 tablespoons Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Oil
  • ¾ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder Zeera
  • ¾ teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Garam Masala
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Food Color
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

PART 1: PREPARING MASALA, OR MARINATION FOR CHICKEN TANDOORI

  • In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of yoghurt, ¼ cup of oil, ¾ teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, ¾ teaspoon of coriander powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, ¾ teaspoon of red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon of garam masala, ¼ teaspoon of red food colour, and 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste.
  • Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Add lemon juice and continue mixing until a uniform masala paste is formed.

PART 2: MARINATING THE CHICKEN

  • Add the chicken pieces to the masala mixture and ensure they are well-coated.
  • Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 5 hours, preferably overnight for enhanced flavour.

PART 3: BAKING THE CHICKEN

  • Preheat the oven to 220-240 C. Now place the chicken on a greased baking grill, and place the grill on top of a baking sheet. Leave space between each chicken piece for easy handling. Bake the marinated chicken for 15-18 minutes. Then baste it with some butter or ghee using a brush. Turn the chicken pieces over and bake for another 15 minutes, so both sides cook evenly. You can also broil for an additional 5-7 minutes if you want a deeper colour on the chicken.

PART 4: MAKING THE RAITA

  • In a blender, combine 2 to 3 green chillies, ½ tablespoon of white cumin (zeera), ½ teaspoon of salt, fresh coriander, and 150 grams of yoghurt.
  • Blend the ingredients to create a smooth and flavorful raita.

DISH OUT:

  • Arrange a platter and place freshly cut salad on it for a vibrant presentation.
  • Serve the prepared raita in a small bowl.
  • Arrange the cooked chicken on the platter to create an appealing and appetizing display.

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Keyword chicken, grilled chicken, tandoori, tandoori chicken
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