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
Tandoori Chicken

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4 - 6 People
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- 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.