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.