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Chicken tandoori with mint chutney

5 from 1 vote
A yummy and healthy roasted chicken recipe, the Indian way along with a tangy, that tastes fantastic with a spicy mint chutney and naan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marination 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Calories: 454

Ingredients
  

For the chicken tandoori
  • 1 kg whole leg pieces of chicken or chicken drumsticks
  • ¼ cup mustard oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Greek yoghurt or hung curd
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder or paprika powder for colour (optional)
  • salt to taste
For the chutney
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • 2 pods garlic
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 2 small chillis optional
  • 2 tbsp yoghurt
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Griddle pan/oven

Method
 

  1. Wash the chicken pieces and pat dry them using kitchen towels. Give them a few gashes 
  2. In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients, for the tandoori chicken - whisk until lump free and well combined
  3. Add the chicken legs to the marinade and coat well. Cover and let keep it in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight
  4. Grease and heat a griddle pan and place the chicken on it. Cook for 10-12 minutes on each side or until done and remove on a plate, over medium flame
  5. In case using an oven, place the chicken pieces on a sheet pan/wire rack, and bake in a pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes at 180°C
  6. To make the mint chutney, add all its ingredients (except the yoghurt) to a mixer jar and blend smooth with 2 tablespoons of water. Add this to the yoghurt and whisk smooth. Your mint chutney is ready
  7. Serve your yummy chicken tandoori hot with the mint chutney and naan, for a delicious and filling meal. Enjoy!
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Notes

  • You can use any regular cooking oil in place of mustard oil
  • 1 cup = 250 milliltres
  • tbsp - tablespoon 
  • tsp - teaspoon
  • kg - kilograms