TANDOORI CHICKEN

A classical Indian-style baked chicken.

RECIPE PRINTED FROM: THEGUTSYGOURMET.NET©


TANDOORI CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:Serves 4

●  4 pieces bone-in chicken breast-halves 
●  2 tablespoons olive oil for basting 

Marinade:
●  3/4 cup plain yogurt
●  2 tablespoons lemon juice
●  4 cloves garlic, peeled
●  1-inch piece of peeled, fresh ginger
●  1 tablespoon ground cumin
●  1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
●  1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
●  1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
●  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
●  1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
●  2 tablespoons. yellow food coloring (optional)
●  Kosher salt to taste

DIRECTIONS: 

1.  Pull the skin off chicken pieces and trim fat. Prick the flesh and make diagonal slashes, 1-inch apart using a paring knife. 

2.  Set aside in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in an electric blender or a food processor and process until thoroughly
     pureed. 

3.  Pour the marinade over chicken, tossand rub, to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

✚  Preheat oven to 500℉ 

4.Place chicken in a single layer over a ra

5.  Serve immediately,  accompanied with Pan-Roasted Potatoes and Onions with Cumin and Indian Salsa.

TANDOORI CHICKEN

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