With a subtle char and crispness, accompanied by a delightful smoky undertone, Tandoori chicken with basmati rice proves to be a perfect meal any time of day. Tender chicken, soaked in yogurt, herbs, and spices, presents an irresistible dish. Traditionally prepared in a cylindrical clay oven over charcoal, now easily replicated in the comfort of your home.
Let’s dive into the process and get started!
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The preparations of Tandoori chicken with basmati rice
This hassle-free, straightforward recipe is the ultimate method to craft the most flavorful and tender tandoori chicken you’ve ever savored! It’s a healthy option, perfect for meal planning, and comes together effortlessly within minutes.
Let’s start with the marinade! This tandoori chicken recipe keeps it simple with just a handful of ingredients: your preferred chicken cut, tandoori masala mix, oil, yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic-ginger paste. In a spacious bowl, blend together the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, tandoori masala, garlic-ginger paste, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight.
Expert tip: This tandoori chicken shines both as a standalone starter or main course. For a twist, use the cooked chicken in a luscious curry served alongside your favorite basmati rice!
Crafting this classic tandoori chicken at home is a breeze, taking just a few minutes with minimal effort. When it’s time to cook, preheat your tandoor oven. Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge and allow it to reach room temperature while the oven heats up. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, then place these loaded skewers vertically in the tandoor. Allow them to cook in the tandoor for 25 to 30 minutes.
A great advantage: you have control over the tandoor oven’s flame to prevent dry or tough tandoori chicken. Be attentive, especially with a clay oven as it heats quickly. Avoid overcooking; remove it at the precise moment to keep it moist and succulent. Picture this: the aromatic tandoori chicken, beautifully charred, gleaming with flavorful juices—a delight to savor!
But wait, there's more to come!
Pair this classic tandoori chicken masterpiece with a generous serving of fluffy basmati rice. For the rice, simply soak and rinse white basmati rice before placing it in the rice pot. Add water, season with salt, and let the rice cooker work its magic. Once cooked, fluff the rice and savor it alongside the tandoori chicken—simple and delightful!
Want to recreate the authentic Tandoor experience at home? Explore Tandoor Morni for a range of tandoor oven options! For additional tandoori recipes, find them here.
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