How long does Tandoori Chicken keep in the fridge?

Tandoori Chicken keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Tandoori Chicken ahead of time?

Yes. Tandoori Chicken is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most north indian chicken dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Tandoori Chicken?

Classic pairings include roti, standalone. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Tandoori Chicken

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 800 g bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin removed; 0.75 cup thick Greek yoghurt or hung curd; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp tandoori masala (or garam masala + smoked paprika); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp mustard oil (or any neutral oil); 1 tsp salt; 1 lemon, in wedges, to serve

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Marinated & roasted

Time: 50 min
Serves: 4
Calories: 295 kcal
Protein: 38 g

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Method

1Score the chicken pieces deeply to the bone. Rub with lemon juice, salt and half the chilli powder; rest 15 minutes.
2Beat yoghurt with ginger-garlic paste, remaining chilli, turmeric, tandoori masala, cumin, coriander and mustard oil.
3Coat the chicken thoroughly; cover and marinate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
4Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Arrange chicken on a rack over a foil-lined tray; roast 25 minutes, turning once.
5Brush with the marinade pan-drip and grill on high for the last 4 minutes for char.
6Rest 5 minutes; finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve with sliced onion and mint chutney.

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Chicken dish — there is no vegan version. Closest plant swap is marinated cauliflower or king-oyster mushroom roasted the same way.

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