Indian tandoori chicken

Main Dish
Very Easy
20 min
339 Kcal

Take your taste buds on a trip to India with our tandoori chicken recipe! A dish that's as quick to make as it is easy (as long as you remember to marinate the chicken, of course ;-) ). Just 5 minutes is all you need to prepare your yogurt-based sauce with ginger and, of course, tandoori spices. Serve with a bowl of rice, and enjoy your meal!

Ingredients

2

Materials

  • bowl, frying pan, plastic wrap, refrigerator

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time10 min
  • Indian tandoori chicken - Preparation step 1Prepare the marinade: score the chicken, then place it in a bowl.
  • Indian tandoori chicken - Preparation step 2Add the natural yogurt, cream, tandoori spices, and ginger. Mix well.
  • Indian tandoori chicken - Preparation step 3Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. (If you like, you can leave it for anywhere from 15 minutes to overnight.)
  • Indian tandoori chicken - Preparation step 4In a preheated pan, pour in the marinade. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes. Add the lime juice and mix again.
  • Indian tandoori chicken - Preparation step 5When the chicken is cooked, it's ready! Serve it with rice and an Indian naan!

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FAQ ❓

How important is the marinade in a tandoori chicken recipe?

The marinade helps tenderize the chicken and infuse it with rich flavors from the spices and yogurt.
Yes, you can replace the chicken with pork, lamb, or even vegetables for a vegetarian version.
You can marinate the chicken for anywhere from 15 minutes to overnight for a more pronounced flavor.
Tandoori chicken pairs perfectly with basmati rice, Indian naan, or a fresh salad.
To adjust the spice level, you can reduce the amount of tandoori spices or add a little yogurt to mellow the flavor.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 339Kcal
  • Carbs: 7.2g
  • Total fat: 19.1g
  • Saturated fat: 9g
  • Proteins: 32.6g
  • Fibers: 1.7g
  • Sugar: 5.2g
  • ProPoints: 9
  • SmartPoints: 10
Nutritional information for 1 serving (203g)

Cookware

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Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
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What is the tandoori spice mix?

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Response PetitChef_Official:

A mix made of paprika, onions, cardamom, fennel, fenugreek, turmeric, garlic, mustard seeds, nutmeg, ginger, pepper, cinnamon, and cumin ! You can make your own !