Tandoori Chicken Legs

Tandoori chicken is chicken dish prepared by roasting chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. It is a popular dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, and has become sought-after in other parts of the world.

I got this recipe from my sister Ruby and trust me if you make it once you will never stop making it again and again and moreover it consume less time and effort compared to other chicken dishes.

Tandoori Chicken Legs

Ingredients.

• Chicken legs - 6
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Lemon juice - 1 tsp
• Kasuri methi - 2 tbsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 Tsp
• Black pepper powder - half tsp
• Garam masala - half tsp
• Dhanya ( coriander) powder - half tsp
• Cumin powder - half tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsps
• Red food color - optional
• Salt as per taste
• Chat masala - A generous pinch

Creating Marinated Chicken Legs.

• Make deep slits on the chicken legs using a sharp knife.
• In a bowl add all the ingredients and mix well. Make sure the chicken legs are nicely coated with the masala.
• Cover the bowl and allow it to marinate overnight, if not minimum of 6 hours before cooking.
• After removing the marination from fridge, give it a good mix and place it on a high oven rack.

Cooking in an Oven.

• Pre heat the oven to 200 Degree Celsius.
• Place it the oven and set the timer for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes remove it from the oven and flip the chicken legs using a tong.
  • And again cook this for another 20 minutes at 200 degree celsius.
• It is ready to be served.
• You can sprinkle little chat masala (optional) and garnish it with chopped coriander and onion rings before serving.

Note: The oven settings ,temperature and timing may vary depending on your oven model.