TANDOORI CHICKEN

TANDOORI CHICKEN

THE CHICKEN IS MARINATED THE NIGHT BEFORE.SO ALL YOU HAVE TO DO ON THE DAY IS TO COOK IT IN A VERY HOT OVEN.

INGREDIENTS

1 x 1.75 kg chicken. cut into 8 pieces

juice of 1 large

150 ml natural yogurt

3 garlic cloves. crushed

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground turmeric

 2 tsp  ground paprika

1 tsp grated fresh root ginger

 2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp salt

a few drops of red food coloring (optional) 

salad leaves and lemon  wedges, to garnish

METHOD

1.Remove the skin from the chicken pieces and cut two slits in each piece. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in an ovenproof dish and pour over the lemon juice .turning the chicken to coat well.

2.Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce over the chicken pieces,turning them to coat thoroughly. cover with clear film and chill in the fridge overnight.

3.Preheat the oven to 220°c /425°F/ gas 7.remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange in a single layer on a shallow baking tray.bake for 15 minutes, turn over  and cook for a  further 15 minutes,or until tender.