Make Authentic Chicken Tandoori In Your Kitchen: A Step-By-Step Guide

By Rajan Bhattacharya

August 31, 2024

Discover the secret to making mouth-watering Chicken Tandoori at home. This recipe combines yogurt and spices to create a rich, flavourful marinade, grilled to perfection for a taste of authentic Indian cuisine.

Ingredients

1.5 kg chicken, cut into pieces 1 medium lemon, juiced 1 tsp salt 1 ¼ cups plain yoghurt ½ medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp grated fresh ginger root 1 tsp pepper 2 tsp finely chopped coriander

Step 1

Remove and discard the chicken skin, then cut slits into the meat.

Step 2

Season the chicken pieces with lemon juice and salt, then let them sit for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Mix yoghurt, onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Spread the yoghurt mixture over the chicken and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.

Step 5

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 6

Grill the chicken until fully cooked, with clear juices and an internal temperature of 74°C.

Step 7

Garnish the Chicken Tandoori with coriander and lemon wedges before serving.