Chicken Tandoori (Indian Marinated Chicken in Clay Oven)
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection in a clay oven.
Ingredients
Category 1: Spices
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Category 2: Yogurt Marinade
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ghee or vegetable oil
Category 3: Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
Category 4: Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 8 equal pieces
Category 5: Baking Spices
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
Tandoori Masala Sauce (if applicable)
Mix the following:
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Recipe Steps
1. Prepare the Yogurt Marinade
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, and ghee or oil in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Marinate the Chicken
Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and cayenne pepper to the yogurt marinade. Mix well. Add the chicken pieces and mix until they are well coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Prepare the Baking Spices
Mix cardamom powder and cinnamon powder in a small bowl.
4. Grill the Chicken
Preheat the clay oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, if using. Sprinkle the baking spices evenly over the chicken. Place the chicken in the clay oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Brush with Tandoori Masala Sauce (if applicable)
Remove the chicken from the clay oven and brush it with tandoori masala sauce.
Optional: Chicken Tikka Wrap
Generated by: ollama-llama3.2:3b
Generated time: 2026-03-11 00:05:22