Name: Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
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 -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Tandoori Chicken

1. 1 tbsp. ground coriander -

2. 1 tsp. ground cumin -

3. 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric -

4. 1 tsp. garam masala -

5. 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -

6. 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika -

7. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper -

8. 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon -

9. 1/4 tsp. ground cloves -

10. 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg -

11. 1 large onion, quartered -

12. 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled -

13. 3 cloves garlic -

14. Juice of 1 lemon -

15. 1/4 c. neutral oil -

16. 1 c. (8 oz.) plain whole-milk yogurt -

17. 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more -

18. 3 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs -

19. Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Tandoori Chicken

1. Stage

In a small bowl, mix coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until combined.

2. Stage

Make Ahead: Spice mix can be made 6 months ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

3. Stage

In a blender or food processor, blend onion, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and oil until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Add yogurt, salt, and 1/4 cup tandoori masala and mix until combined.

4. Stage

Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt. Using your hands, thoroughly rub marinade into chicken. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24.

5. Stage

Bake chicken until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 30 minutes. Heat broiler on low and broil until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.

6. Stage

Transfer chicken to a platter. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside.