Tandoori Chicken Marinade Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)

Indian · Condiment · 10 min total

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A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic yogurt-based marinade that infuses chicken with classic tandoori flavors, perfect for grilling or baking.

10
min prep

4
servings

80
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, and salt until smooth.
Stir in vegetable oil and red food coloring if using. Mix well.
Use immediately to marinate chicken pieces (about 1.5 lbs), coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and grill or bake as desired.

Tips

For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks.
Marinate for at least 2 hours; overnight yields deeper flavor.
Leftover marinade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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