Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 6–8 chicken drumsticks (skin removed for authenticity) 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tbsp lemon juice 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1.5 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste) 1 tsp turmeric 1.5 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin powder Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Optional: red food coloring for the classic look; Salt to taste; 1 tsp Cumin powder

1 step

Prep:20minCook:35min

Updated at: Tue, 27 May 2025 08:29:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories251.9 kcal (13%)

Total Fat14 g (20%)

Carbs7.6 g (3%)

Sugars3.2 g (4%)

Protein24.3 g (49%)

Sodium783.6 mg (39%)

Fiber1.2 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

6chicken drumsticks skin removed

for authenticity

1 cupplain yogurt

2 Tbsplemon juice

1 ½ Tbspginger garlic paste

1 ½ tspchili powder

1 tspturmeric

1 ½ tspgaram masala

1 tspcumin powder

2 Tbspoil

1 tspcumin powder

Instructions

Step 1

1. Score the drumsticks (make deep cuts) to help the marinade penetrate. 2. Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl and coat the drumsticks well. 3. Marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight in the fridge. 4. Bake or grill: Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway. Broil for the last 5 minutes for char. Grill: Cook over medium-high heat, turning until fully cooked and charred in spots. 5. Serve with lemon wedges, onion slices, and mint chutney.