Tandoori Chicken

by

Tenina Holder

Posted March 5, 2020 (Last updated December 21, 2021)

Serves

4

Total Time

5hrs 30mins

Calories

444

Easy to make: just think ahead and marinate, then cue the salad and the naan for a completely yum family meal. Broil in a hot oven, or cook on the grill if you prefer.

Serve with steamed rice, Naan bread or ov...

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    Ingredients

  • Ginger icon
    Ginger15 gpeeled
  • Cumin seeds icon
    Cumin seeds1 tablespoon
  • Coriander seeds icon
    Coriander seeds1 tablespoon
  • Black peppercorns icon
    Black peppercorns1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika icon
    Smoked paprika3 tablespoons
  • Cayenne pepper icon
    Cayenne pepper1 teaspoon
  • Ground turmeric icon
    Ground turmeric2 tablespoons
  • Garlic clove icon
    Garlic clove2
  • Fresh chili icon
    Fresh chili2deseeded
  • Onion icon
    Onion100 g
  • Extra virgin olive oil icon
    Extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice icon
    Lime juice30 g
  • Tomato paste icon
    Tomato paste70 g
  • Greek yogurt icon
    Greek yogurt80 g
  • Pink himalayan salt flakes icon
    Pink himalayan salt flakesas needed
  • Chicken leg icon
    Chicken leg4skin on, bone in
    Method

  • 1. Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and ground turmeric to a clean frying pan
  • 2. Toast in frying pan until fragrant
  • 3. Let cool
  • 4. Transfer spices to TM5 bowl
  • 5. Blitz with MC in place - approx 1 min/speed 10
  • 6. Then add garlic clove, fresh chili, onion, extra virgin olive oil, ginger, lime juice, tomato paste, greek yogurt and pink Himalayan salt flakes to the TM5 bowl
  • 7. Blend - approx 10 sec, speed 4
  • 8. Scrape down sides of TM5 bowl
  • 9. Blend - approx 10 sec, speed 4
  • 10. Scrape down sides of TM5 bowl
  • 11. Place chicken into large baking dish & slash the skin in large diagonal strips
  • 12. Rub marinade onto chicken and cover
  • 13. Marinate in fridge - 4 hr
  • 14. Heat grill to minimum 220°C (or hotter if available)
  • 15. Grill chicken for around 20-30 minutes until well cooked
  • 16. Serve with steamed rice, Naan bread or oven fries & a garden salad

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