Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken (Easy Restaurant-Style Recipe)
Juicy, flavorful chicken legs marinated in a vibrant yogurt and spice blend, then oven-baked to achieve a charred, smoky finish reminiscent of a traditional tandoor oven. A showstopping Indian classic made easy at home for two.
- Time: 50 min
- Servings: 2
Source: TheRandomRecipe
Ingredients
- bone-in, skin-on chicken legs , about 2 pounds total
- shallow cuts made on each chicken piece
- plain yogurt
- tablespoons lemon juice
- tablespoons vegetable oil
- garlic, minced or grated
- tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- tablespoon paprika
- teaspoon ground cumin
- teaspoon ground coriander
- teaspoon garam masala
- teaspoon ground turmeric
- teaspoon chili powder
- teaspoon cayenne pepper
- teaspoon salt
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Sliced red onion, for serving
- tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish