If you love Indian food, you’ve likely tried tandoori chicken at a restaurant. But did you know that you can make this popular dish right at home? Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also incredibly flavorful and healthy. With this homemade tandoori chicken recipe, you can impress your friends and family with your cooking skills while enjoying a delicious meal.
Indian Tandoori Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts Boneless & Skinless
- 4 Chicken Legs & Thighs Skinless
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Instructions
Preparing Chicken:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for better flavor.
Baking Chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and place the marinated chicken breasts on it. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil cover and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into pieces.
- Thread the chicken breasts onto skewers and serve with your favorite side dishes.
