How to Make Chef John's Tandoori Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tandoori chicken is a classic dish in Indian cuisine that is loved for its flavorful and aromatic spices. It is a dish that is often cooked in a tandoor, a type of clay oven, but can also be adapted for the home kitchen. In this recipe, we will be exploring Chef John's take on tandoori chicken, which is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends.

Chef John's tandoori chicken is a perfect blend of tender, juicy chicken and a rich, complex marinade that is bur...

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Ingredients

  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tandoori masala powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk lime juice, yogurt, tandoori powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
  • Grill chicken on the preheated grill with the lid open for 2 minutes. Close lid and continue to grill chicken for 6 minutes.
  • Turn chicken, close lid and grill until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 93mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 267mg