Best Tandoori Chicken Recipe – 2 Methods (Must Try)

INGREDIENTS (For First Marination)

1. Lemon Juice – 1 Lemon
2. Salt – 1 Teaspoon
3. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 Teaspoon
4. Red Chili Powder – 1 Teaspoon
5. Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 Teaspoon

INGREDIENTS (For Second Marination)

1. Chicken Legs – 4 (Skin and Fat removed)
2. Yogurt – 4 Tablespoon
3. Red Chili Powder – 1 Teaspoon
4. Salt – 1/2 Teaspoon
5. Garam Masala Powder (All Spices Mix) – 1/2 Teaspoon
6. Chaat Masala Powder – 1 Teaspoon
7. Lemon Juice – 1/2 Lemon
8. Orange Food Color – 1 Pinch (Optional)
9. Cooking Oil – 1 Tablespoon
10. Tomatoes – 2 ~ 3 Pieces (Whole)

DIRECTIONS

First Marination

1. Take the chicken legs, and have BBQ cuts on them to absorb marination.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and rub on chicken legs and leave it for 30 min.

Second Marination

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to blend it well to make a paste
2. Apply the marination paste to the chicken and leave for 20 min.

Method 1 – BBQ on Grill

Step 1. Heat the grill to 450 F and put the chicken in with the lid closed for 16 min

Step 2. Flip all chicken legs and leave it for another 12 min. Add 2 to 4 whole tomatoes as well.

Note:  Eyeball until cooked to desired liking, as some BBQ grills are more powerful than others.

Step 3. Heat up a grill pan on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil of your choice and add sliced Onions to it.

Step 4. Add Grilled chicken legs and grilled tomatoes to it. Drizzle some lemon juice on it and serve hot with Naan or Rice.

Method 2 – Stove Top

Step 1. Take a large pan, add the chicken with all of it its marination, and cook on low-to-medium flame for 30 min.

Step 2. Cook for another 10 min with the lid removed until oil is Separated leaving a thick sauce.

Step 3. Take out chicken legs in a separate dish and serve with its own sauce in a separate bowl.