Tandoori Chicken
A smoky, fiery Indian classic where chicken drumsticks are marinated in a yogurt‑spice blend, then cooked until tender and finished with a quick char. The result is juicy meat with a vibrant red hue and a fragrant, slightly charred crust.
Recipe by Arpita | Creative Artist· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 1/5 lb chicken drumsticks
- to taste butter
- to taste Ganesh chaat masala
- to taste fresh coriander
Marinade
- to taste ginger‑garlic‑green chilli paste
- to taste yogurt
- to taste salt
- to taste red chilli powder
- to taste Kashmiri chilli powder
- to taste Ganesh Tandoori Masala
- to taste kasuri methi
- to taste mustard oil
Instructions
- 1Preheat an air‑fryer to 392°F (390°F) or heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat if using the pan method.
- 2Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while the cooking device heats up.
- 3If using an air‑fryer: arrange the drumsticks in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. Cook for 12‑15 minutes, turning halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F).
- 4If using a skillet: melt a small amount of butter in the pan, add the drumsticks, and sear each side for 4‑5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and continue cooking for another 10‑12 minutes, checking that the meat is cooked through.
- 5Once the chicken is cooked, increase the heat to high (or set the air‑fryer to its broil setting) and cook for an additional 2‑3 minutes to develop a slight char on the surface. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- 6For an authentic smoky flavor, transfer the partially cooked pieces onto a metal grill rack (jali) placed over an open flame or a very hot gas burner. Char each side for 10‑15 seconds, allowing the edges to blacken lightly.
- 7Immediately brush the hot chicken with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with Ganesh chaat masala.
- 8Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve the tandoori chicken hot, accompanied by lemon wedges or a simple cucumber raita if desired.
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- How long does it take to make Tandoori Chicken?
- About 1 hour in total: 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Tandoori Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Tandoori Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by Arpita | Creative Artist on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.