Tandoori Chicken
Yoghurt-marinated chicken is roasted until tender, with smoky edges and warming Indian spices.
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
By Priya @tadka.tales · Cookt Kitchen · 21 October 2026
Ingredients
Quantities for 4. Tick things off as you go.
Method
Prepare the chicken
Heat the oven to 230°C, or 210°C fan. Pat the chicken dry and make 2 or 3 shallow cuts in the thickest parts.
Mix the marinade
In a bowl, stir together the yoghurt, lemon juice, oil, garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt until smooth.
Marinate
Add the chicken and turn to coat, rubbing marinade into the cuts. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
Arrange for roasting
Heat the oven to 230°C, or 210°C fan, if it has cooled. Set a wire rack over a foil-lined roasting tray and arrange the chicken in a single layer, leaving excess marinade in the bowl.
Roast
Roast at 230°C, or 210°C fan, for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through. The chicken is done when the thickest pieces reach 74°C and the edges are lightly charred.
Rest and serve
Rest the chicken on the rack at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Tips
- Make the cuts shallow so the thighs stay in one piece.
- Use a food thermometer to check the thickest pieces reach 74°C; colour alone cannot confirm safe cooking.
- Leave excess marinade in the bowl so the chicken roasts rather than steams.
Swaps
- Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.
- Use mild or hot chilli powder to suit your preference.
Storing
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat until piping hot.
Nutrition per serving
350 kcal · protein 42 g · carbs 8 g · fat 16 g · fibre 2 g. This is an estimate, not a lab measurement.
Allergens
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