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Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken Legs

Recipe by Cook with Nabeela

  • Ready in105 min
  • Prep75 min
  • Cook30 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves3-4 People
  • Calories~480 kcal
Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken Legs

Ingredients

For the Marinade

  • 100gYoghurt
  • 1 tbspTandoori Masala
  • 1 tspTurmeric Powder
  • 1 tspKashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 tspCumin Powder
  • 1 tspChilli Powder
  • 1 tspCoriander Powder
  • 2 tspGarlic Paste
  • 1 tspSalt
  • 1 tspDried Fenugreek
  • 2 tbspOlive Oil

Main Ingredient

  • 1kgChicken Legs

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Marinade

    In a large glass bowl, add yoghurt, tandoori masala, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garlic paste, salt, dried fenugreek, and olive oil. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth paste.

  2. 2.Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken legs to the bowl with the marinade. Use your hands to coat each piece of chicken thoroughly and evenly. Cover and set aside to marinate for 1 hour.

  3. 3.Arrange Chicken on Baking Tray

    Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the marinated chicken legs in a single layer on the wire rack.

  4. 4.Roast the Chicken

    Place the tray in a preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes at 180°C (350°F) or Gas Mark 4.

  5. 5.Flip and Broil

    After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and flip each piece over. Return the tray to the oven and broil (grill) for 10 minutes at 250°C (480°F) or Gas Mark 9, until cooked through with a nice char.

  6. 6.Serve

    Remove the cooked tandoori chicken from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

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Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken Legs

Ready in

105 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

75 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

3-4 People

Calories / Serving

~480 kcal
Recipe by Cook with Nabeela on YouTube
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For the Marinade

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large glass bowl, add yoghurt, tandoori masala, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garlic paste, salt, dried fenugreek, and olive oil. until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken legs to the bowl with the marinade. Use your hands to coat each piece of chicken thoroughly and evenly. Cover and set aside to for .

  3. 3

    Arrange Chicken on Baking Tray

    Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on the wire rack.

  4. 4

    Roast the Chicken

    Place the tray in a preheated oven and roast for at 180°C (≈355°F) (approximately 355°F) (350°F (≈175°C) (approximately 175°C)) or Gas Mark 4.

  5. 5

    Flip and Broil

    After , remove the chicken from the oven and flip each piece over. Return the tray to the oven and broil (grill) for at 250°C (≈480°F) (approximately 480°F) (480°F (≈250°C) (approximately 250°C)) or Gas Mark 9, until cooked through with a nice char.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove the cooked tandoori chicken from the oven. for a few minutes before serving hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Kashmiri chili · Chili powder
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    This recipe can also bePreparation tip

    This recipe can also be cooked on a barbecue grill for a smokier flavor.

  • 2
    Chicken thighs or breasts canIngredient swap

    Chicken thighs or breasts can be used as an alternative to chicken legs.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    TipMarinating for at Least One

    Marinating for at least one hour is crucial for the flavors to penetrate the chicken.

  • 2
    TipUsing a Wire Rack Over a Foil

    Lined tray allows for even cooking and easy cleanup.

  • 3
    TipBroiling the Chicken at the

    Broiling the chicken at the end gives it the characteristic charred tandoori finish.

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