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Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken

Published: July 29, 2013   |   Updated: July 23, 2022   |   4 Comments

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Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken

I considered tandoori chicken as a treat to get at restaurants while it was served on a metal platter with raw onion rings and lemon wedges, directly from the clay oven (tandoor) where our naan was cooked as well. Accompanying this feast was a condiment bowl of mint chutney and the resulting medley of flavors was pure heaven to me.

I readily admit to not being a pro at Indian cuisine. It is still a journey of discovery and learning for me but I have had some yummy dishes come from my kitchen these past few years. So today we’re making some tandoori chicken.

This recipe is done in the oven since most people will probably not have tandoors lying about in a modern-day kitchen. We first bake the chicken to cook it before broiling it under high heat to imitate the slightly blackened, burnt color of restaurant versions of this dish.

Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken

The chicken is first marinated in lemon juice to break down the raw meat to allow the next marinade to penetrate and infuse the meat with flavor and moisture. This should be done for a short while so the lemon juice does not end up cooking the chicken and making it tough.

During the second marinade, I opted not to use red food coloring which is traditionally associated with tandoori chicken. I’m not very comfortable with the idea of it and the chicken still gets a little reddish hue from just the use of the chili powder.

I usually serve this dish at home with cucumber raita and Indian-style scrambled eggs (anda bhurji). However, it is traditionally served with mint chutney, some aw onion rings and lemon wedges.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • Onion rings for garnishing (optional)
  • 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

FIRST MARINADE

  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

SECOND MARINADE

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, whipped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ghee
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the first marinade ingredients together.
  2. Work the first marinade into the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix the second marinade together and coat the chicken with it. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Line a prepared baking sheet and arrange the chicken on it. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, turning the chicken over halfway through.
  5. Broil at 450°F for 15 minutes or until the chicken blackens slightly.
  6. Dish and serve hot with sliced onion rings and lemon wedges.

Notes

Inspired by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

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  1. plasterer bristol says

    February 4, 2015

    Great recipe this, one of my favorites. thanks for sharing.

    Simon

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      February 4, 2015

      Welcome, Simon. Tandoori chicken is such a treat!

      Reply
  2. Nagi {RecipeTin Eats} says

    August 14, 2014

    Wow – you really know your Indian food! 2 marinades – that’s the REAL way to make tandoori at home. I’m impressed! I have my own “go to” tandoori recipe but I’m going to have to try yours now 🙂

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 14, 2014

      I LOVE Indian food. It’s my favorite, favorite cuisine. I take great care in learning how to cook Indian stuff because it deserves it!!

      Reply

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