Tandoori Chicken
photo by Yorky1000
- Ready In:
- 5hrs 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 400 g skinless chicken breasts, each cut into four pieces or 400 g chicken drumsticks
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 200 ml plain yogurt
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 fresh red chilies, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
directions
- Score both sides of the chicken breasts and/or drumsticks about 5mm apart. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the lime juice and salt. Mix well, rubbing the salt and juice into the scores. Leave aside.
- Blend the yoghurt, onion, garlic, ginger, chilis, garam masala and red food colouring to a smooth paste. Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces and mix well to ensure the chicken pieces are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Pre-heat the oven to its maximum temperature (250 degC).
- Place the chicken pieces on a roasting tray and allow much of the marinade to drain off. Put in the oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Serve hot.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Yorky1000
Thailand