How to Cook Authentic Indian Tandoori Chicken in an Oven

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How to Cook Authentic Indian Tandoori Chicken in an Oven

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Dukan friendly recipe! Oven Cook, Grill or BBQ!! Traditionally cooked in a Clay Tandoor Oven but you can make this at home using your regular oven.

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The Tandoori Masala Mix, Chicken Seasoning, Plain Yogurt. I used 0% Fat Greek Yogurt, but this is just as good.

The Tandoori Masala Mix, Chicken Seasoning, Plain Yogurt. I used 0% Fat Greek Yogurt, but this is just as good.

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Mix the Fat Free Yogurt (I have used Geek), add the Tandoori Masala and the Chicken Seasoning (optional), give it a good mix, you can also add lemon juice keep mixing... Add a little Garlic Paste

Mix the Fat Free Yogurt (I have used Geek), add the Tandoori Masala and the Chicken Seasoning (optional), give it a good mix, you can also add lemon juice keep mixing... Add a little Garlic Paste

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Once mixed it should look like this. Don't worry about exact measurements, I used 4-5 heaped tablespoons of Greek Yogurt... Add the salt and the Chilli, I forgot to pop mine in but I'll do it later..

Once mixed it should look like this. Don't worry about exact measurements, I used 4-5 heaped tablespoons of Greek Yogurt... Add the salt and the Chilli, I forgot to pop mine in but I'll do it later..

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Get a plastic bag or a container you can cover with either a lid or cling film....

Get a plastic bag or a container you can cover with either a lid or cling film....

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I'm using Chicken Breast - you can use chicken thighs and drumsticks or whole chicken legs....don't forget score the meat with a Sharp Knife

I'm using Chicken Breast - you can use chicken thighs and drumsticks or whole chicken legs....don't forget score the meat with a Sharp Knife

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Pop the Chicken in the Tandoori Mix give it a good coating....

Pop the Chicken in the Tandoori Mix give it a good coating....

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Prepare your Bag.... See how I done mine?? Or get your container ready...

Prepare your Bag.... See how I done mine?? Or get your container ready...

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Pop the Chicken in the Bag!!

Pop the Chicken in the Bag!!

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Here are my Pre-Chopped Chilli, add as much as you want... I usually freeze them ready for use.... (this is when I remembered about the chilli so I just popped some in the Bag)....

Here are my Pre-Chopped Chilli, add as much as you want... I usually freeze them ready for use.... (this is when I remembered about the chilli so I just popped some in the Bag)....

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I have also added Fresh Coriander in to the Bag. Add any of the Mix you have left over. You can roll the chicken in the bag to help spread the Mix...

I have also added Fresh Coriander in to the Bag. Add any of the Mix you have left over. You can roll the chicken in the bag to help spread the Mix...

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Pop it in the Fridge from anything from 2-3 hours to as much as 24 hours.

Pop it in the Fridge from anything from 2-3 hours to as much as 24 hours.

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Place the Chicken on a Baking Tray I always use foil lining on my tray..... Place the Chicken in the Oven for 20 mins. You can the grill.  Ensure the meat is cooked through before eating.

Place the Chicken on a Baking Tray I always use foil lining on my tray..... Place the Chicken in the Oven for 20 mins. You can the grill. Ensure the meat is cooked through before eating.

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Look at that..... Mmmmmmm I love Chicken...

Look at that..... Mmmmmmm I love Chicken...

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Before cooking I left the Chicken to marinate for 2-3 hours, if you leave it longer the full flavour penetrates the meat... Next it's the Mint Sauce sorry no instruction pics....

Before cooking I left the Chicken to marinate for 2-3 hours, if you leave it longer the full flavour penetrates the meat... Next it's the Mint Sauce sorry no instruction pics....

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Put a couple of tablespoons of Yogurt in a bowl, add chopped fresh Mint & 1/2tspGarlic or a teaspoon of Concentrated Mint, add half a sashet of Splenda AND MIX IT UP! Add more Mint or Sugar as needed

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You can see from the sauce the Yogurt is thick, it's because I just wanted to eat it! I made 4 breasts with this mix.

You can see from the sauce the Yogurt is thick, it's because I just wanted to eat it! I made 4 breasts with this mix.

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Cooking is all about having a go and being adventurous! Please do not stick to the measurements as mine are not exact just a guesstimate! Enjoy and please let me know what yours tasted like!

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Supplies

Tandoori Mix Masala

Chicken Breasts

Chilli

Fat Free Yogurt

Fresh Coriander

Fresh Mint / Concentrated Mint Sauce

Salt

Garlic Paste

Chicken Seasoning Powder - Optional

Rav Ghatora ੴ

Yes it's Tandoori tonight... 🐔

(author) 4 months ago

Rav Ghatora ੴ

Yes Sue you can use fresh garlic... You can have any sauce you like.. This mint sauce is not a chutney.

(author) 7 months ago

Sue Janeway

Looks yummy .. Can we use fresh garlic instead of paste ? And is there other sauce instead of mint (and is mint sauce is chutney ?) thx a lot :)

Sue Janeway 9 months ago

Rav Ghatora ੴ

Most welcome! Please let me know if you have a go!

(author) 12 months ago

Brittney Riley

Thank you!

Brittney Riley 12 months ago

Mark Weir

Thanks Rav

Mark Weir 12 months ago

Rav Ghatora ੴ

Sorry I done it now... My batt went

(author) 12 months ago

Mark Weir

That's what I was thinking as it looks good

Mark Weir 12 months ago

Brittney Riley

I would love to make this! Is there any way you could add Supplies and captions?

Brittney Riley 12 months ago

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Big Guy Big Flavors

Whoa chilli! Love hot food!

Big Guy Big Flavors 9 months ago

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Rav Ghatora ੴ

I usually put it at gas mark 8 or 9 not sure what that is in degrees but I can tell you its on high heat for about 20-25mins. Poke the chicken with a fork or a knife and the juices should run dry. Pow you know its made..

(author) 4 months ago

Siam Kibria

What will be the temperature?

Siam Kibria 4 months ago

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