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Tandoori Chicken

Oven-Roasted Tandoori Chicken: Juicy Spice Adventure Awaits

Oven-Roasted Tandoori Chicken combines bold flavors and simple preparation for a delightful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Greek Yogurt can substitute with low-fat yogurt or coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger substitute with ground ginger if unavailable
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced cloves necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric essential for authentic Tandoori flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust for spice level
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit or reduce for milder flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon use sparingly
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin essential for authenticity
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken (5 pounds) spatchcocking allows for even cooking
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro substitute with parsley if unavailable

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • metal cooling rack
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F, positioning the rack in the center.
  2. Mix the marinade by combining yogurt, lemon juice, minced ginger, minced garlic, turmeric, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and spatchcocking it.
  4. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the yogurt marinade.
  5. Place the marinated chicken on the metal cooling rack set in your prepared pan.
  6. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes per pound, totaling approximately 1 hour 25 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F.
  7. Serve the Tandoori Chicken over lemon rice with cooling raita on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow at least 4 hours for marination, ideally overnight. Ensure the chicken's skin is dry before applying the marinade.

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