Tandoori Chicken

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1.2 kg bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt; 6 cloves garlic, grated; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Kashmiri chile powder; 2 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 3 tbsp neutral oil; for garnish cilantro and lime wedges, to serve

The Punjabi classic — chicken bathed twice in yogurt, the first with lemon and salt to tenderize, the second with garam masala and Kashmiri chile for color. Roasted blistering-hot until the edges char and the flesh stays improbably juicy.

gluten-free
nut-free
egg-free
high-protein
low-carb
contains-meat
contains-dairy

Ingredients

bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks1.2 kg
lemon, juiced1
kosher salt2 tsp
full-fat plain yogurt1 cup
garlic, grated6 cloves
fresh ginger, grated2 tbsp
Kashmiri chile powder2 tbsp
garam masala2 tsp
ground cumin2 tsp
ground coriander2 tsp
turmeric1 tsp
neutral oil3 tbsp
cilantro and lime wedges, to servefor garnish

Steps

Score and marinate chicken.
Score the chicken to the bone with three slashes per piece, then rub with lemon juice and salt. Rest 15 minutes.
Whisk yogurt marinade.
Whisk yogurt with garlic, ginger, all spices, and oil into a brick-red marinade.
Coat chicken and refrigerate.
Coat the chicken thoroughly and refrigerate, ideally overnight or at least 4 hours.
Heat oven and prepare rack.
Heat oven to 240°C / 465°F with a wire rack set over a foil-lined sheet.
Roast chicken until charred.
Arrange chicken on the rack and roast 25-30 minutes, turning once, until edges char and juices run clear.
Rest and garnish chicken.
Rest 5 minutes, then scatter with cilantro and serve with lime.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 330 calories. Protein 38.5 grams, 48 percent. Carbs 6.5 grams, 8 percent. Fat 16 grams, 44 percent. Fiber 2 grams, sugar 3 grams, saturated fat 4.5 grams, sodium 920 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.