Easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe at Home with Zouk Tandoori Masala

Easy tandoori chicken at home

Tandoori chicken is one of the easiest ways to turn a simple piece of chicken into something aromatic, smoky and full of flavour. This home-friendly method uses Zouk Tandoori Masala to take the guesswork out of building the spice mix from scratch.

Ingredients

• 600g chicken thighs or chicken breast pieces
• 150g natural yoghurt
• 2 to 3 teaspoons Zouk Tandoori Masala
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Mix the yoghurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, oil, garlic and ginger in a bowl.
2. Add the chicken and coat thoroughly.
3. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Overnight gives a deeper flavour.
4. Remove from the fridge shortly before cooking.
5. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and lightly charred at the edges.

How to cook it

Oven

Roast in a hot oven at around 220°C until cooked through, turning once if needed.

Air fryer

Cook in a single layer at around 190°C, checking and turning during cooking.

BBQ or grill

Cook over high heat, turning regularly, until charred on the outside and fully cooked inside.

What to serve with tandoori chicken

Serve with pilau rice, salad, naan, yoghurt dressing or grilled vegetables. For an easy rice pairing, try Zouk Pilau Rice Seasoning.

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