Name: Quick Tandoori Chicken (Oven-Baked)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 6 pieces Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (with skin); 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt (thick); 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder (Kashmiri for color); 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Cooking Oil or Ghee; 1 tsp Salt

DinnerHigh-ProteinQuick & Easy

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (with skin)	6 pieces	3	0g	0g	0g
Plain Yogurt (thick)	0.5 cup	25	1g	2g	1g
Ginger-Garlic Paste	1 tbsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Lemon Juice	2 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Red Chili Powder (Kashmiri for color)	1 tbsp	8	0g	1g	0g
Turmeric Powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Coriander Powder	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Cumin Powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Garam Masala	1 tsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Black Pepper Powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cooking Oil or Ghee	2 tbsp	83	0g	0g	9g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (12)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (with skin)	6 pieces	3	0g	0g	0g
Plain Yogurt (thick)	0.5 cup	25	1g	2g	1g
Ginger-Garlic Paste	1 tbsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Lemon Juice	2 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Red Chili Powder (Kashmiri for color)	1 tbsp	8	0g	1g	0g
Turmeric Powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Coriander Powder	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Cumin Powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Garam Masala	1 tsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Black Pepper Powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cooking Oil or Ghee	2 tbsp	83	0g	0g	9g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Make deep slits on the chicken pieces. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Step 2
Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring it's thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over it.
Step 4
Arrange chicken pieces on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip them, brush with oil/ghee, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cooked through and nicely charred on the edges.
Step 5
For extra charring, broil for the last 5 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.
Step 6
Serve hot with mint chutney, onion slices, and lemon wedges.