Tandoori Chicken
Classic Tandoori Chicken is an Indian recipe marinated in yogurt, garam masala and cayenne before baking, a perfect easy weekend meal.
Tandoori Chicken is a classic Indian grilled meat dish known for its bright red-orange color. This recipe was actually a mix between trying to stay true to the classic restaurant favorite recipe while making an easy weeknight meal. It’s also super affordable using using chicken legs. The cost savings isn’t the only reason to use drumsticks, the drumstick is the most popular and favorite part of the chicken, and with this recipe everyone gets a piece!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken legs , no skin (8 legs)
- 2 cups greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 lemon , juiced
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then let marinade in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, preferably 24 hours.
- Remove the majority of the marinade before cooking the chicken.
- Grill Instructions: Heat the oiled grill to medium-high heat and cook the chicken until cooked through, 10-12 minutes.
- Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and cook on a sheet pan for 25-30 minutes.
