Introduction
Tandoori chicken is one of the popular dishes around the world with its Indian origins. Chicken is so delicious that many people prefer it with a smoky fragrance and strong flavor, and what better way to achieve this without having to leave your own home? Well, we can now explore how it can be made at home so that you get to choose the spices that suit you best.
Here is what you’ll need
#### Ingredients
– Chicken with bones (cut into bits)
– Yogurt
– Tandoori masala (you can either shop for it or prepare from scratch)
– Lemon juice
– Garlic and ginger paste
– Salt
– And your choice of optional: chili powder, cumin, coriander, food coloring to get that signature pop of color.
#### Equipment
You’ll need a grill or oven.
In addition, a mixing bowl, a marinating vessel, and a cooking thermometer if you have one
#### Preparation Steps
If grilling1. Chicken Marination
In a bowl take all these ingredients, i.e., yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, garlic and ginger paste, and salt with your additional spices you wanted!!
Rub this marination mixture all over the pieces of chicken in a manner that it should get time to marinate at least for 1-2 hours or even more than that.
2. Preparation before cooking
– Grill or oven: on extreme high. That would be around 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius. then oil it by dropping some inside it so the chicken won’t stick. Grill or put the marinated chicken inside a baking tray in the oven.
Grill until browned on both sides for 25-30 min or turn chicken occasionally until done, and nice charring, or by meat thermometer at least 165 F (74 C) if available
4. **Presentation**
Let chicken rest a few minutes after cookedServe garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges on the side over naan or rice
Best Results
– Grill it in charcoal or add little smoke from the wood chips.
Put on, or adjust to how spicy you want it.
#### Conclusion
Try out this recipe, let me know how it went for you. Tandoori Chicken is truly a delicacy, and I really hope that I would get your reactions upon reading my post. For other questions or thought questions you have, type down below and share them with others within the comment section.
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