Chicken tandoori with mint chutney

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A yummy and healthy roasted chicken recipe, the Indian way along with a tangy, that tastes fantastic with a spicy mint chutney and naan

This chicken recipe, I am sure, needs to introduction.  As the title says, I am sharing with you my recipe of chicken tandoori and a mint chutney, to go with it.  This widely popular Indian recipe of roasted chicken, is actually made in clay ovens, called tandoor, hence the name. These smoky, roasted chicken pieces are flavoured with a yoghurt-based spice mix, and then cooked. Since, most of us don’t have tandoors at home, it is perfectly fine to roast the chicken in an oven or over the flame. While, I have pan roasted my chicken here, I have also given the instructions of how to oven-bake them as well.

For me, having chicken tandoori is incomplete without a mint chutney. And this combination is divine. So, if you love mint too, give this chutney a try. I bet you are going to lick your fingers off. The tandoori chicken and the chutney combination, is especially, very delicious. Moreover, since both of these are pretty easy recipes, don’t wait much longer to get cracking in the kitchen to make this.

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Easy recipe

This easy chicken tandoori recipe simply involves, two steps – marinating and roasting. That is all you will need to do. Also, the marinade, comprises of easily available masalas at home. Similar is the case with the chutney.  You will need only a handful of ingredients and then blitz everything together. In case, you don’t prefer mint, you could team this up with some lightly spiced and chilled yoghurt as well.

The signature red colour of this roasted chicken, is achieved using either kashmiri chilli powder or food colour. This particular varierty of chilli powder is low on heat and high on colour. While I have used food colour, you may choose to not use it at all. The chilli powder or the colour, is only used for the look. It does not enhance the flavours or taste of the tandoori chicken in any way.

I have marinated the chicken pieces, overnight. This allows, all spices to seep in to the chicken well, resulting in succulent and juicy chicken tandoori. Additionally, this also means, your cooking time is greatly reduced. If marinating overnight looks challenging, you can keep it soaked in the spices, for two hours. This prep of roasted chicken, tastes best with chicken on the bone. You could use, larger chunks or smaller pieces, as per your taste. For my recipe, I have used the whole portion of chicken thighs and the legs. Nonetheless, you could also make this recipe with boneless pieces, if you wish to.

Pro tip: You can use the roasted chicken boneless pieces to make a curry as well. It tastes equally amazing.

This chicken tandoori with mint chutney, will become your favourite once you have made it! Except for the time that it will take for the marination, it is a quick recipe too.

Serving suggestions

This chicken tandoori with mint chutney, makes for an amazing appetizer or a starter. You may serve these along with some onion rings and lime wedges, and you will have the perfect start your party. Additionally, you could also serve them with some Indian flatbreads, as a main course food option. I know of a lot of people, who like having tandoori chicken with naan. So there you have it, two food types with just one recipe 🙂

For me, I can can have a whole plate of tandoori chicken for dinner with some chutney and salad.

So, try this chicken tandoori with mint chutney soon and woo everyone around you. I will look forward to your feedback, to know how you liked it. You can share your food pictures with me over on Instagram and Pinterest.

Eat hearty!