Asian Indian Main Dishes Chicken Tandoori Chicken 4.4 (315) 231 Reviews 30 Photos Try this authentic tandoori chicken that's marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked on the grill instead of a clay oven so you can make it at home. Serve with long-grain basmati rice, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob, and a cucumber salad. Submitted by Simmi Gupta Updated on November 16, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 30 30 30 30 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 6 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 7 hrs 5 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces 1 medium lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups plain yogurt ½ medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon red food coloring (Optional) 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring (Optional) 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove and discard skin from chicken pieces. Cut slits into meat and place into a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with lemon juice and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix yogurt, onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in food coloring. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Spread yogurt mixture over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip This dish can also be baked in a 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes. I Made It Print 345 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 356 Calories 19g Fat 14g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 356 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 102mg 34% Sodium 734mg 32% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 6g Protein 36g 71% Vitamin C 45mg 50% Calcium 201mg 15% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 575mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.