Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 255 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6 Chicken Breast; 3 Teaspoons Coriander; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 0.5 Brown Onion; 4 Garlic Clove; 1 Tablespoon Ginger; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 0.5 Teaspoon Salt; 0.25 Teaspoon Paprika; Pinch Chilli Powder; 1 Cup Natural Yoghurt; Baby Spinach Leaves; Lime

Tandoori chicken is a classic Indian recipe that will please the whole family. The tender chicken has incredible depth of flavour and is simple to make.

Although the tandoori is traditionally cooked in a tandoor (small clay oven), today we will be cooking ours in the conventional oven.

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Making the Tandoori Chicken

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Place chicken breast in a large shallow dish.

Process the coriander, ground cumin, brown onion, garlic clove, ginger, lemon juice and salt in a food processor to a smooth paste.

Add the paprika, chilli powder and natural yoghurt and mix well.

Coat the chicken with the tandoori paste. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Place chicken on a wire rack over a large baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve chicken sliced with baby spinach leaves and garnish with lime wedges.

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Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish that is marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices, then grilled or baked in a tandoor, a traditional Indian clay oven.

The marinade typically includes a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, along with ginger, garlic, and chili powder. The addition of yogurt helps to tenderize the chicken and also adds a tangy flavor to the dish.

Tandoori chicken is often served with naan bread, rice, or a side of vegetables, and is a popular dish in Indian restaurants around the world. It is also a great dish to make at home for a flavorful and healthy meal that is sure to impress.

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Tandoori Chicken Ingredients

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Making the Tandoori Chicken

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