Sulekha Curry Leaf

Tandoori Chicken

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Ingredients
  • Chicken - 6 pieces ( approx 1lb), washed & skinned drumsticks
  • MARINADE:
  • Yogurt - 1 1/2 cups, well beaten
  • Ginger Paste - 1 tbsp
  • Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Paprika - 1/2 tsp
  • Tandoori Masala - 1 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
  • Red Food Color - 2 drops, optional
  • Green Chili - to taste, ground
  • BASTE
  • Lemon Juice - 1/2 cup
  • Tandoori Masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - to taste, optional
  • Red Food Color - 2 drops
Directions
  • Wash the skinned Chicken well and with a knife, make 1-inch slits in it.
  • Put the chicken in a gallon size zip lock bag and add in the Lemon Juice.
  • Give it a good mix and let it sit while getting the marinade ready.
  • Pour all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Do a taste test for the marinade and adjust the salt and other spices as needed.
  • Add the marinade to the chicken (in the zip lock bag) and give another good mix. Make sure all the pieces get well coated with the yogurt mixture.
  • Store in the refrigerator to marinate overnight or minimum of 4 hours for best results.
  • At the time of barbecuing, pre-heat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Get the baste ready by mixing all the ingredients together.
  • Once the Grill is ready, spray some cooking oil on the grill so that the chicken does not stick to the grill.
  • With tongs, place the chicken on the grill and close the lid. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken, coat it with the baste and allow it to cook for a few minutes. Flip again. Baste again. Repeat a couple of times until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • The Chicken needs to cook for approximately 18-20 minutes total.
  • Remove Chicken into a platter. Always let it sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to settle in.
  • Serve with Mint Chutney or Pickled Onions.

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