Tandoori Chicken

This easy recipe is the key if you want to know how to make incredibly delicious, tender, and juicy Tandoori Chicken at home.

It is healthy, extremely easy to cook, and an absolute crowd-pleaser. You can serve this classic Indian dish as a starter/appetizer or a main course.

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This is all you need to make this super delicious Tandoori Chicken dish. You can see the full list if you click on 👇 "learn more" button.

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To make the marinade, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, tandoori masala, garlic&ginger paste, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.

Place the chicken thighs in the bowl with marinade and mix well, making sure all the chicken pieces are fully coated.

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Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400° F). Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge and bring it to room temperature while the oven is heating.

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Place the chicken pieces in an oven dish and bake them for 25 minutes, until the center of the thickest part reaches 74° C (165°F)

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If you prefer a chared look, broil it on the top rack for 5 minutes or until the charred mark appears. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full recipe.

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