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The best homemade oven-baked tandoori chicken recipe ever! This authentic Tandoori chicken is tender, moist, juicy and a zillion times better than Indian buffets!

Tandoori Chicken - the best homemade oven-baked tandoori chicken recipe ever! Tender, moist, juicy and a zillion times better than Indian buffets | rasamalaysia.com

Tandoori chicken baked in the oven an served with lime wedges and cilantro.

Tandoori chicken is my favorite item at Indian buffets. How can anyone resist an all-you-can-eat spread of Indian food of Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, naan, samosa and more?

In this post, I will teach you a homemade Tandoori chicken recipe which I learned from my friend Simply Reem who is a master Indian chef.

Perfect Indian grilled Tandoori chicken drumsticks, ready to be served.

Tips on How to Bake Tandoori Chicken In Oven?

Here are all the the secrets on how to make Tandoori chicken that are juicy, tender and bursting with flavors just like Indian restaurants!

  • Use Greek yogurt and garam masala in the marinade. The yogurt makes the chicken tender and moist while the Garam Masala gives the iconic aroma and flavors.
  • Bake the marinated chicken in the oven at high heat (400 degrees F). The heat will seal in juice inside the chicken.
  • To avoid dryness on the skin and the surface of the chicken, baste with oil half way and turn the chicken over while baking.

Grill the chicken in an outdoor or indoor grill for the best results.

Authentic tandoori chicken recipe served with limes and cilantro.

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What to Serve with Tandoori Chicken:

For a wholesome Indian buffet-style dinner at home, make the following dishes.

If chicken tandoori is spicy for you, you can always serve it with a glass of creamy and sweet Mango Lassi.

How Many Calories are in Tandoori chicken?

This is a healthy meal. It’s keto-friendly and great for keto diet. Each serving is only 259 calories. You should try this authentic Tandoori chicken recipe at home and skip Indian buffets from now on. If you have leftovers, you can use them to make chicken biryani.

Pairs well with:

Naan

Chicken Tikka Masala

Easy Samosa

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    Tandoori Chicken Recipe

    Servings 3 people
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Marinade Time 2 hours

    The best homemade oven-baked tandoori chicken recipe ever! This authentic Tandoori chicken is tender, moist, juicy and a zillion times better than Indian buffets!

    Calories 259 kcal
    Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken legs
    • Oil, for basting
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges

    Marinade:

    • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoons oil
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste, (optional)
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • Red coloring, (optional)
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Clean and pat dry the chicken with paper towels.
    2. 2
      Mix all the ingredients of the Marinade in a bowl. Stir to combine well. Add the chicken to the Marinade and marinate for at least 2 hours, or best 4 hours.
    3. 3
      Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF. Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over it. Place the chicken on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the chicken over and bake for another 20 minutes. Using a small brush, baste both surfaces of the chicken with the oil a couple of times during baking. Broil the chicken for 1 minute or until the skin is slightly charred. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lime wedges.

    Recipe Notes

    Serve the Tandoori chicken with Naan

    Nutrition Facts
    Tandoori Chicken Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (3 people)
    Calories 259 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 81mg27%
    Sodium 1248mg54%
    Potassium 244mg7%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 150IU3%
    Vitamin C 9.8mg12%
    Calcium 52mg5%
    Iron 0.8mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: Tandoori Chicken
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    9 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

    1. Sue

      September 23, 2019 at 3:13 AM

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      My kids loved it and said it was the most delicious chicken ever! Thanks so much Bee! It was moist, tender, juicy and am so happy with the tandoori!! My dinners have often been disastrous but ever since I started following your recipes a month ago they have been complimented and given 5 stars by kids and husband! Thank you! :)

      • Rasa Malaysia

        September 23, 2019 at 12:21 PM

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        Hi Sue, thanks so much for your comment, I am so happy that your family loves your food now. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/

    2. Mary Bostow

      May 23, 2019 at 4:22 AM

      Reply

      5 stars
      I love tandoori and that looks absolutely perfect!

    3. may

      May 14, 2019 at 4:21 PM

      Reply

      Can I substitute the greek yogurt for coconut milk

      • Rasa Malaysia

        May 14, 2019 at 9:06 PM

        Reply

        It’s not tandoori chicken if you use coconut milk, but I think it should be fine.

    4. Kim

      March 17, 2019 at 3:50 PM

      Reply

      I used this fantastic recipe to include in your Tikka Masala with chicken breasts cutting them into thirds and/or fourths and that cut the cook time down to about 20 mins. Only thing different I would do is marinade for the full 4 hrs (I did 2) Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!

      • Rasa Malaysia

        March 17, 2019 at 4:06 PM

        Reply

        Cool thanks for trying my tandoori chicken.

    5. Dianah

      March 14, 2019 at 7:51 AM

      Reply

      I am going to definetely try out the tandoori chicken.
      i always love your recipes. they make my kitchen warm..
      thank you very much Rasa.

      • Rasa Malaysia

        March 14, 2019 at 9:47 AM

        Reply

        Hi Dianah, thanks for your support. You should try this tandoori chicken, so good!

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