My Mom's Authentic Tandoori Chicken Recipe (Oven or Grill)

Name: My Mom's Authentic Tandoori Chicken Recipe (Oven or Grill)
Prep time: 6 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken drumsticks or chicken legs (skim removed); ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 to 2 tablespoons kashmiri (or other mild red chili powder); ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 lemon cut in wedges; 1 small red onion (sliced ); ½ cup cilantro mint chutney

Instructions

Prep:6hCook:20min

An authentic Indian Tandoori Chicken recipe passed down from my mom's kitchen in India. Naturally red from Kashmiri chili powder, no artificial color, no shortcuts. Oven and grill methods with overnight marinade tips included.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:02:46 GMT