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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Tandoori chicken (Oven Baked)


Ingredients:-
  • Chicken thighs - 4 nos
  • Yogurt - 4 tbsp
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder - 3 tbsp
  • Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
  • Garam masala powder - 1 tbsp
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 tbsp
  • Pepper powder - 1/4 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder - a pinch
  • Lemon juice - 1 nos
  • Red Food color- 1/4 tbsp
  • Olive oil - 2 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves - few, chopped
  • Salt - as needed



Preparation:-

1. First Marinade(Rub):-
  • Using a knife, cut into long slits on each chicken pieces.
  • In a bowl, add 2 tbsp of red chilli powder, salt and lemon juice and mix well.
  • Rub this paste into the chicken pieces and keep it aside for 15 minutes.

2. Second Marinade(Tandoori Masala):-
  • In  a deep bowl, combine yogurt, remaining red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, salt to a smooth paste.
  • Apply this tandoori masala and red food color on the first marinated chicken.
  • Place the marinated chicken into a ziploc bag.
  • Refrigerator overnight or for atleast 4 hours.
3. Baking:-
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make a bed for the tandoori chicken by arranging the vegetables on the bottom of the baking pan. 
  • Place the marinated tandoori chicken on a bed of vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil and chopped coriander leaves.
  • Cook for 30 to 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
4.Serve:-
  • Serve hot with sliced onions and lemon wedges. 





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