Tandoori Chicken

A tandoor is a hole dug in the ground surrounded by hot coals to create an oven. And one of the most well-known chicken dishes is one that was created in this type of Indian oven. Don't worry - you don't have to dig a hole in your backyard to make this version! Serve this with Raita. It's a cool way to take the edge off the hot pepper sauce in the chicken.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups plain yogurt
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  hot pepper sauce
• 8 -10  drops  red food coloring
• 1 (2 1/2-3 lb)  chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place all the ingredients except the chicken in a medium-sized bowl; mix well. Coat the chicken with the mixture and place on a baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the juices run clear and no pink remains.