Tandoori Chicken

Description
This dish can be served as a delicious side, accompanied by great wine or tangy cocktails. It can also be turned into a hearty meal by serving it with some dal Makhni and fresh Naan.

Ingredients

 * 8 pieces of chicken legs or thighs
 * 1 cup yoghurt
 * 1 tbsp cooking oil
 * 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
 * 1 tsp red chili powder
 * 1 coriander powder
 * 1 tsp garam masala
 * salt, to taste
 * 1 tbsp lemon juice
 * ½ tsp jeera powder

Directions

 * 1) Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in a big bowl and set aside. Make two rough slits on each piece of the chicken to allow marinade to penetrate the meat.
 * 2) Pour marinade onto the chicken to coat and cover each piece properly.Set in the fridge for about an hour.
 * 3) Preheat oven to 350 °F and roast chicken for 20 – 25 minutes turning them at least once.

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