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Chicken Tandoori


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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
2-3 lbs. chicken pieces
 
For the tandoori marinade:
  • 11/2 cups Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cooking oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 5 large cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • Generous pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Rani Chicken Tandoori Masala seasoning
For the raita:
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup grated cucumber
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 small red onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Rani Vindaloo Masala spices

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade.  Toss the chicken pieces into the marinade, cover, and leave in the refrigerator about at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large baking pan, line the marinated chicken pieces and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature meets 165 degrees F and the juices are clear.
  • While the chicken is cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the Raita (yogurt sauce).  Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Serve with naan, fresh raita, and your favorite side dish such as a sautéed vegetable and/or coconut rice.

Notes

**Prep Time does NOT include Inactive Prep Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55
  • Cuisine: Indian
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