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Tandoori Chicken is a chicken dish that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. [[Cayenne pepper]], [[red chili powder]], or other spices give it a red hue. A higher amount of [[turmeric]] produces a yellow-orange colour. In some modern versions, [[Tandoori red food colouring]] is often used. It is traditionally cooked at high temperatures in an earthen oven (tandoor), but can also be prepared on a traditional grill or a very hot oven. This dish is also popular among Hindi, Bengali, and Urdu speaking Indian states like West Bengal & Andra Pradesh. In Pakistan it is eaten with [[naan breads]] and, in Bangladesh, with [[rice]].
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|TotalCalories = 1252
|PortionCalories = 313
|DatePublished=16th November 2013
|Author=Chef
|ImageComment = Using whole chicken pieces
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 9 hours 25 minutes
|PrepTime = 9 hours+
|CookTime = 25 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Tandoori chicken recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Colourful chicken''

4.7/5 

Much nicer than anything you can buy in the shops.

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 450 g (1 lb) Skinless [[chicken]] breasts
| ½ teaspoon [[sea salt]]
| ½ teaspoon [[tandoori colouring]] (optional)
| 2 cloves [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and crushed
| 1 thumb size piece of [[ginger]], peeled and grated finely - use any juice too.
| ½ teaspoon [[garam masala]]
| ½ teaspoon grated [[nutmeg]]
| ½ teaspoon [[chilli powder]]
| ½ teaspoon ground [[turmeric]]
| 150g thick natural [[yogurt]] , about 150 g (5 oz)
| 3 tablespoons [[vegetable oil]]
| 4 sprigs [[coriander]]
| Juice from and zest from a [[lemon]] or [[lime]]
| Bamboo or wooden [[skewers]]
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Image:Chicken tikka marinaded in a lock and lock box.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Marinaded chicken pieces, shaken not stirred!
Image:Chicken tikka ready to marinate.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Chicken pieces ready to marinate, the easy way
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===Method===
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| Soak the skewers in cold water
| Cut the [[chicken]] into 5 cm (2") cubes
| Place the cubed chicken in a bowl, add the [[lemon juice]] and the [[salt]] and mix well. This marinade helps to tenderise the [[chicken]]
| Leave in a [[refrigerator]] for 30 minutes. Leaving it longer won't hurt.
| Mix the remaining ingredients in a [[food processor]] and blend until smooth
| Cover the [[chicken]] pieces in the spice mix, cover and marinate for 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator
| '''Preheat the [[oven]] to [220°C (425°F) Gas 7]'''
| Place the cubed [[chicken]] on the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece to ensure they cook evenly
| Cook in the top third of the oven for 10 minutes, then remove and brush with the [[marinade]]. Rotate and return for a further 10 minutes
| Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving
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===Chef's tip===
Use a [[Lock and Lock]] style box at the marinading stage to coat the chicken quickly and evenly. Just add the chicken and the marinade to the [[Lock and Lock box]], close the lid and shake well. It's then ready to go straight in the [[fridge]] and can be mixed by shaking every now and the.

===Variations===

Serve with [[chicken tikka masala]]

Cook on a very hot [[barbecue]]

You can use whole [[chicken]] pieces in this recipe.

Cut slits in the [[chicken]] pieces and rub the [[marinade]] well into the chicken.

You can cook at the top of the oven [220°C (425°F) Gas 7] for about 25 minutes in total if using pieces. Check that they are properly cooked before eating.

Try [[joint your own chicken|jointing your chicken]].

===Serving suggestions===
Serve with rice and a [[naan bread]]
==See also==
* [[Chicken tikka (cheat)]]
* [[Chicken tikka masala]]
* {{See also - Jointing a chicken}}
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[[Category:Recipes|Chicken]]
[[Category:Barbecue recipes|Chicken]]
[[Category:Chilli pepper recipes|Chicken]]
[[Category:Indian recipes|Chicken]]
[[Category:Main courses|Chicken]]
[[Category:Marinades dressings and butters|Chicken]]
[[Category:Meat recipes|Chicken]]
[[Category:Poultry recipes|Chicken]]
[[Category:Spicy recipes|Chicken]]
[[Category:Marinaded]][[Category:Grilled, griddled or barbecued]][[Category:Baked or roasted]]

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