You don’t need a tandoor to make mouth-watering tandoori chicken
This is a tandoori chicken recipe without the tandoor oven. Instead, I recommend barbecuing it though it can be cooked in the oven. It’s easy and the marinade only takes minutes to make.
One of the most difficult things about barbecuing chicken is the fat from the skin dripping into the coals and flaring up. You shouldn’t have that problem with tandoori chicken as the skin is removed. In Indian cookery, the skin is usually removed which is much better for you and still tastes awesome.
No… you won’t miss the skin. This tandoori chicken recipe is succulent and full of flavour.
If you like this recipe, you might like to check out my garlic and coriander tandoori chicken recipe too.
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I prefer cooking this recipe on the barbecue but the oven works well too. If cooking in the oven, set your oven to the highest heat. Place the chicken pieces on a rack and cook for about 25 minutes. Turn the pieces half way through the cooking time. The chicken is ready when the juices run clear when pricked with a fork and the edges are blackened slightly.How to Make Easy Tandoori Chicken
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I like to serve tandoori chicken with saffron rice and a green salad. I also use it in my restaurant style (BIR) curries instead of using pre-cooked chicken done the curry house way.
Tandoori chicken is the most popular Indian barbecue recipe so enjoy and have fun!
Paul Salmon
Saturday 15th of August 2015
Hi Dan, would this recipe work just as well in a tandoor oven?? Loving your recipes.
Dan Toombs
Monday 17th of August 2015
Hi Paul
Sure would. I cook the same recipe in our tandoor oven. I just showed it on the BBQ for this recipe as most people don't have tandoor ovens. :-)
Thanks Dan
Jon Rickus
Wednesday 5th of August 2015
Dan
had the book for a fair while excellent recipes. just bought a wood burning oven for the garden just wondering if youve cooked these dishes in this type of oven
best regards Jon R
Dan Toombs
Sunday 4th of October 2015
Hi Jon
I sure have. I build a log burning oven in my garden last year. It's perfect for tandoori recipes and much easier to use than my tandoor!
Thanks Dan
Joey
Wednesday 25th of February 2015
This turned out fantastic. I used my pellet grill and smoked the chicken for two hours before kicking up the heat high to grill the chicken. Turned out beautifully. I did add kashmiri chilli powder (one tablespoon) to give it a a little red color.
Dan Toombs
Thursday 5th of March 2015
Great to hear Joey. Really glad you liked the recipes.
Dan
Megan Adams
Tuesday 10th of February 2015
I'm going to be giving this one a go! Love Tandoori chicken when eating out and always wondered how to make it at home. You make it look so easy. Thank you!
Dan Toombs
Friday 13th of February 2015
It is easy Megan. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
Dan
Glenn
Sunday 27th of April 2014
Hi Dan Thanks for this great recipe. What food coloring do you use to get that vibrant color? Mine comes out a light pink color no matter what make or how much I use.
Dan Toombs
Saturday 8th of November 2014
Hi Glenn
Any good food colouring should work. Be sure to colour the chicken and not the sauce. Mixing the colouring with yogurt will turn in pink.