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Tandoori Chicken In Oven

Tandoori Chicken In Oven

The mouth-watering delicious chicken is well known as tandoori murgh and originated from india and pakistan. This delicious chicken is all about marinating and grilling chicken in a clay oven known as tandoor or it can also be made in the oven.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 Person
Calories 82

Ingredients

  • 4 Pieces / 4 Pieces Whole Chicken Legs
  • 1 Tsp / 4.93 g Salt
  • 2 Tbsp / 29.57 ml Lemon Juice
  • ½ Tsp / 2.46 g Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp / 14.79 g Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tsp / 4.93 g Red Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp / 4.93 g Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tsp / 4.93 g Cumin Powder
  • ½ Tsp / 2.46 g Turmeric Powder
  • ½ Tsp / 2.46 g Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 Tbsp / 14.79 g Tandoori Masala
  • Tsp / 0.62 g Red Food Color Optional
  • ¼ Cup / 50 g Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp / 29.57 ml Oil

Instructions

  • Take four pieces of whole chicken leg and cut a few deep slashes into it.
  • In a large bowl, place whole leg pieces and add salt and lemon juice into it.
  • Add black pepper, ginger garlic paste, cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, tandoori masala and red food color (optional).
  • Add ¼ cup of greek yogurt in chicken and spices.
  • Mix well with hands and rub spices evenly on all sides of the chicken.
  • Add oil and coat well on the chicken legs.
  • Wrap/cover the chicken and marinate it overnight or at least 2-3 hours in a cool place.
  • Set the oven broiler to high with a rack positioned a few inches below from it.
  • Line the baking tray with an aluminum foil and place a metal rack on top to drain the chicken juices properly.
  • Place the marinated chicken legs on the wire rack with a tong.
  • Slide the tray under the broiler for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken legs and sear the second side for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • After that, turn the oven into 180°c and place the chicken into the middle rack.
  • Brush the chicken legs with some oil or melted butter.
  • Bake the chicken for 15 minutes on the middle rack.
  • Serve the spicy tandoori chicken with wages of lemon, onion rings, and mint sauce, and enjoy this on snowy night dinner with cold lemonade.