Recreate this Indian favorite QUICKLY and EASILY at home! This tandoori chicken is super juicy, flavorful, and you'll LOVE IT!!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Marinating Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: 30-Minute Meals
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: how to make tandoori chicken, tandoori chicken, tandoori chicken marinade, tandoori chicken recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 511kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
Chicken & Marinade
½cup5 ounces Greek yogurt (I used 0% fat)
2 to 3tablespoonsolive oil
4 to 5clovesgarlicfinely minced or pressed
2tablespoonslemon juice
1tablespoongaram masala
1tablespoonpaprikaI used smoked paprika
1teaspoonturmeric
1teaspooncumin
1teaspooncoriander
1teaspoonground ginger
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
¼teaspooncayenne pepperoptional and to taste
1 to 1.25poundsboneless skinless chicken breastsI used breast tenders which cook very quickly to save time
Dipping Sauce (optional)
about 2/3 cup6 ounces Greek yogurt (I used 0% fat)
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2tablespoonshoneyor to taste
1teaspoonkosher saltor to taste
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
¼cupfresh cilantro finely minced for garnishingoptional
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
Add all ingredients to a gallon-sized ziptop bag, seal, and squish the chicken around to coat it well and evenly.
Place bag in the fridge and marinate for at least 30 minutes (if you can plan ahead and marinate overnight, even better).
Grill the Chicken
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Remove chicken from the bag using tongs and place it on the grill; discard the bag and extra marinade.
Grill chicken on each side for about 4 to 5 minutes or until done. Because I used breast tenders, they cook very quickly, in about 8 minutes total. Large breasts will take longer to grill.
After chicken is done, set aside to rest (5 to 10 minutes). While it rests, make the dipping sauce.
Make the Dipping Sauce
To a small bowl, add all ingredients except cilantro, and whisk to combine. Taste, check for seasoning balance and desired consistency, and if necessary add more salt, pepper, oil, honey, etc. to taste.
Optionally garnish the chicken with cilantro before serving it with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
Storage: Chicken is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days; dipping sauce will keep airtight for up to 1 week in the fridge.