Tandoori Chicken

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4 - 6 People

A super simple, zesty, fresh and delicious meal we created for @adairs to launch their new spring collection a couple of months back, but we thought you guys deserve it written here too! This one has become an absolute staple in our house

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Tandoori Chicken

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Serves: 4 - 6 People

Ingredients

  • 1 Deboned butterflied chicken with skin on , or can use chicken thigh
  • 1 tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 knob Ginger, (2 teaspoons of grated)
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 12 tbsp Greek/natural yoghurt
  • 1 bunch Mint
  • 1 bunch Coriander
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Utensils

  • Large pot for water
  • Pan
  • Zester
  • Blender, food processor, nutribullet or a potato masher

Method

  • 1)

    Make tandoori marinade by adding 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 heaped teaspoon of ground coriander, 1 heaped teaspoon of cumin, 2 teaspoons of turmeric, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, zest of 1 lemon, 2 teaspoons of grated ginger, 4 finely chopped cloves of garlic, juice of half a lemon, 1 heaped teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper and 4 heaped tablespoons of Greek/natural yoghurt to a bowl and mixing.

  • 2)

    Add your chicken into the bowl and coat in the tandoori sauce.

  • 3)

    Next make a raita by adding 8 tablespoons of greek/natural yoghurt into a different bowl and add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 heaped tablespoon of chopped mint, 1 heaped tablespoon of chopped coriander and 1 Lebanese cucumber finely chopped to it. Mix.

  • 4)

    Cook the chicken on a grill or BBQ (on super high heat) for 15 minutes either side. Or can cook it in the oven on 180C for 1 hour (skin side up, do not need to flip it).

  • 5)

    Leave your chicken for 10 or so minutes to rest.

  • 6)

    Carve it up, sprinkle with salt then serve with your raita and some rice and naan bread.

Notes

You can marinate your chicken 1-2 days ahead, or can be done just before cooking.

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