Spicy Tandoori Chicken Recipe in Oven
This no-fuss, easy-to-follow recipe is the perfect way to create the most delicious and tender oven-baked Spicy Tandoori Chicken you've ever tasted!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 265kcal
Equipment
- 1 kitchen scale
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless/skinless chicken breast or thigh (650 grams)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or natural yogurt
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon tandoori masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon garlic ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, tandoori masala, garlic&ginger paste, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Place the chicken thighs in the bowl with marinade and mix well, making sure all the chicken pieces are fully coated.
- Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate it for a minimum of a couple of hours, ideally overnight.
- When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 200 °C (400° F).
- Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge and bring it to room temperature while the oven is heating.
- Place the chicken pieces in an oven dish and bake them for 25 minutes, until the center of the thickest part reaches 74°C (165° F).
- If you prefer a chared look, broil it on the top rack for 5 minutes or until the charred mark appears.
Notes
- The marinade is made with yogurt, spices, Garlic Ginger Paste, and lemon juice, and helps to tenderize, spice, and flavor up the chicken.
- The leftovers would keep for up to 5 days when refrigerated in an airtight container.
- You can also make this delicious Indian Tandoori Chicken dish on the stovetop instead of in the oven.
- You can serve Tandoori Chicken as a starter or as a main course. Alternatively, you can use the cooked chicken pieces as a base for a creamy curry dish!
- Instead of chicken thighs, you can use breasts, legs, or even whole chicken if you prefer.
- Choose thick plain yogurt for the marinade as it not only tenderizes the chicken but also adds a creamy and tangy taste.
- Lemon juice not only adds tanginess but also helps tenderize the chicken. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the cooked chicken for an extra zing.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking, as this helps retain its juices and ensures a tender and flavorful result.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg