The Tandoori Chicken Meal is a culinary marvel created in enticing Pakistani/Indian kitchens. The popular tandoori chicken dish is famous for its tempting aroma. It has a delectable flavor and is a celebration of flavors and the cooking legacy. Combined with yogurt and a variety of fragrant spices, such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala (all spices), to marinade the tender chicken pieces. The chicken is then typically prepared in a clay tandoor oven, where the high heat renders the outside entrancingly browned and seals in the liquids, producing delicious meat. However, since a tandoor cannot be available in every household, especially in relatively modern cities, alternate methods are used. We shall get to know more about how to make a tantalizing tandoori chicken recipe.
The vibrant red hue, attributed to the use of red chili powder, adds a visual feast to the senses. The marriage of tangy yogurt, smoky spices, and the earthiness of the tandoor creates a symphony of flavors that is both bold and harmonious. Served with cooling mint chutney and fresh naan bread, the Tandoori Chicken recipe is a cultural emblem that offers a tantalizing journey through Pakistan’s rich culinary heritage.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 kg, 8 pieces
- Hung Curd: 1 Cup
- Cumin powder: 1 Tsp
- Coriander powder: 1 Tsp
- Chilli powder: 1 Tsp
- Ginger garlic paste: 1 Tbsp
- Dried fenugreek leaves: 1 Tsp
- Salt: 1 Tsp
- Butter: 4 Tbsp
- Coriander leaves: 2 Tbsp
- Tandoori masala: 2 Tbsp
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Method
- Give cuts on chicken pieces.
- Beat yogurt, add the rest of your ingredients except butter, and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Take the chicken out of the marinade and put it in the oven with butter for cooking.
- Cook at least 20 minutes (10 minutes per side)
- Serve with mint sauce.
