Tandoori Chicken Recipe
Tandoori Chicken is a popular Indian dish that consists of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices. The name comes from the cylindrical clay oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared.
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How to Make Tandoori Chicken
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Clean the chicken and make incisions so the marinade can penetrate.
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Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and tandoori masala, salt, and red chili powder in a bowl.
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Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade mixture. Let it marinade in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place the chicken on a grill rack or a baking tray and cook for about 30 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for another 15 minutes.
- 6
Increase the oven temperature to broil, and broil the chicken for 5-10 minutes to get a charred effect.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and slices of lime. Serve hot with mint chutney and naan bread.
