Name: Tandoori Chicken recipe by Afroz Shaikh at BetterButter
Prep time: 360 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 395 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 pieces chicken leg with thigh attached; 1 cup Cream; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp crushed black pepper; 2 tsp Red Chilli powder; 1 tsp Cinnamon powder; 2 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp ginger powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 3-4 tbsp butter; Salt to taste.

Ingredients Serving: 6

6 pieces chicken leg with thigh attached
1 cup Cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp crushed black pepper
2 tsp Red Chilli powder
1 tsp Cinnamon powder
2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
3-4 tbsp butter
Salt to taste.

Instructions

First marination: Marinate chicken with lemon juice and salt and keep aside for one hour,
In a bowl, mix together the cream and spices except butter, and whisk until you have a smooth, thick marinade.
Put pieces of the chicken in the marinade and massage the marinade in well.
Keep in fridge for at least for 12 -24 hours. Preheat the oven at 220 C degree and line a large roasting pan with foil. Place the chicken pieces on the tray so they are not touching. (DON’T CROWD THE TRAY)
Once the oven is hot, put the chicken in the oven, and leave the door closed . Turn the chicken pieces after 30 minutes, then cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.
When chicken is cooked turn on the grill for last 5 minutes to colour on the chicken.
After turning off the oven keep the chicken in the oven for 8-10 minutes to rest.

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