Tandoori Chicken

Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 large onion, quartered; 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled; 3 cloves garlic; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 c. neutral oil; 1 c. (8 oz.) plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more; 3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs; Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Prep:20min

Though traditionally tandoori chicken is marinated in masala-yogurt, then grilled in a clay tandoor grill, it’s possible to make it at home in your oven.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:46:19 GMT