Tandoori Chicken Indian Style

Today, I will tell you about a dish that is the perfect way to start exploring a country once called the “jewel in the crown” of the British Empire. Have you guessed which country I’m talking about? Of course, it’s India. It earned this title during European colonization because, at the time, spices were valued as highly as precious gems.

By the way, the colonizers were undoubtedly thrilled to discover that, in addition to its prized spices, India was also rich in actual gemstones and precious metals. But today, we won’t be talking about gold or diamonds—we will be talking about how to cook authentic Indian-style Tandoori Chicken.

Tandoori Chicken Indian Style

If you’re craving something spicy and incredibly delicious, then the recipe for Indian-style Tandoori Chicken is exactly what you need. This dish is the perfect way to start exploring Indian cuisine.

Difficulty Level: Medium

Calories: 300

Cooking Time: 90 min

Ingredients:

Chicken – 1 piece
Yogurt – 200 g
Lavash or flatbread – 1 piece
Kumquat – 2 pieces
Fresh ginger – 5 cm (grated)
Garlic – 5 cloves (chopped)
Onion – 1 piece (chopped)
Lemon – 1 piece
Mint – 1 sprig
Chili – 4 pieces
Tandoori chicken spice mix – 100 g

The spice mix includes:
Cumin, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, bay leaf, chili pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, fenugreek seeds, cloves, onion, garlic, mustard, and salt.

Instructions:

Wash and pat dry the chicken.
Make shallow cuts to allow the marinade to penetrate the meat.

Preparing the marinade:

Mix yogurt with lemon juice, ginger, garlic, chili, onion, and spices.
Submerge the chicken in the marinade for 40-60 minutes and place it in a cool spot.

Cooking: