juicy tandoori chicken

(1 RATING)
43 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Sep 12, 2013

I had tandoori chicken at an indian restaurant one time and loved it and wanted to copy it. So, I fooled around in the kitchen with chicken and different spices until I finally got it to taste just about the same as the restaurants. Enjoy!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat, plain yogurt, ( do not use greek yogurt.)
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger, or grated ginger
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • - salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 - good sized chicken drumsticks
  • 3 - scallions, sliced for garnish

How To Make juicy tandoori chicken

  • Step 1
    Spray a baking sheet w/ cooking spray. In lg plastic zip-lock bag, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, paprika, curry powder, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step 2
    Prick drumsticks all over w/ a fork. Add chicken to plastic bag. Seal, marinate 20 mins. Heat oven to 425. Remove chicken from marinade.
  • Step 3
    Place chicken on baking sheet. Cook, turning once, for 35 mins or until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through. Top w/ scallions.

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Category: Chicken
Keyword: #juicy
Keyword: #tandoori

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