Tandoori chicken
A satisfying Indian chicken built around chicken thighs, greek yogurt and garam masala — roughly 45 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 3 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and baking tray. At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Mix the lemon juice with the paprika and red onions in a large shallow dish. Slash each chicken thigh three times, then turn them in the juice and set aside for 10 mins.
- Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour over the chicken. Give everything a good mix, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr. This can be done up to a day in advance.
- Heat the grill. Lift the chicken pieces onto a rack over a baking tray. Brush over a little oil and grill for 8 mins on each side or until lightly charred and completely cooked through.
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Baking tray
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Tandoori chicken
- Dal fry Vegetarian
- Lamb Biryani Lamb
- Baingan Bharta Vegetarian
- Lamb Rogan josh Lamb
Tips & common questions
How long does Tandoori chicken take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 3 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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