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Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Thenewagecook / All my dishes 7 months, 1 week ago In India, tandoori chicken is cooked in a tandoor (clay) oven, alternatively it can be cooked under a preheated hot oven or broiler. This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori Chicken and it is best if left to marinate at least 8 hours or overnight. T... More Prep:10m Cook:30m Servings:8	Thenewageco
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Ingredients

(3lbs.) of chicken, cut into serving pieces (skinned and trimmed)

(8oz.) of plain yogurt

1 Tblsp of fresh lemon juice

1 Tblsp of garlic - ginger paste

1 tsp of ground cumin

1 tsp of ground coriander

½ tsp of cayenne pepper

½ tsp of fenugreek

½ tsp of garam masala

¼ tsp of turmeric

¼ tsp of clove powder

¼ tsp of ground cardamom

½ tsp of ground black pepper

½ tsp of salt (or to taste)

1 tsp of red food color

2 Tblsp of vegetable oil

For Garnish: Slices of sauté onion, sprinkled with garam masala.

Directions

(Preheat the oven to 450F.)

Using a sharp knife, make 2-3 slashes in each piece of chicken in all sides.

Place the yogurt in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic-ginger paste, the spices, the lemon juice and the red food color, blend together until well mixed.

Put the chicken into the mixture along with the oil and rub it well into the slashes, turning the chicken several times.

Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. (Do not marinate for longer than 2 days)

Place the chicken on a rack or in a roasting pan and roast, turning once for 25 to 30 minutes until the juices run clear when a piece is pierced near the bone with a knife.

Serve with yellow basmati rice or salad and sauté slices of onion on top.

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capebretonqt 7 months, 1 week ago said:
I love, love, love Indian food! You definately get a five fork rating from me. Thanks so much for sharing this .... can't wait to try it. Oh, btw,did I mention I love Indian food? LOL

leebear 7 months, 1 week ago said:
WOW!WHAT A GREAT RECIPE!I'LL HAVE TO BRUSH UP ON MY SPICES!
HIGH 5!!!!
CAROL

joe1155 7 months, 1 week ago said:
Excellent!

binky67 7 months, 1 week ago said:
Loved this when I was in Hyderabad. Havent had any since returning so thanks.

pleclare 4 months, 1 week ago said:
Wonderful!!

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