# Tandoori Chicken

Recipe by [Jonas Weber](https://fridge.menu/en/u/jonasweber)

Tender chicken thighs marinated in warm spices and yoghurt, then roasted until juicy.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · Meat

Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 1 tsp [Cardamom](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cardamom) — dried
- 1 tsp [Cinnamon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cinnamon) — dried
- 0.5 tsp [Cloves](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cloves) — dried
- 2 tbsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin) — dried
- 1 tbsp [Ground coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-coriander) — dried
- 1 tbsp [Paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/paprika)
- 2 tsp [Turmeric](https://fridge.menu/en/i/turmeric) — dried
- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger)
- 300 ml [Yoghurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/yogurt)
- 0.25 pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — juice
- 50 ml [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- 50 g [Tomato paste](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 4 pcs [Chicken thigh](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chicken-thigh) — preferably bone-in, skin on
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 300 ml [Greek yoghurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greek-yogurt)
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — finely chopped
- 1 bunch [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- 1 pcs [Broccoli](https://fridge.menu/en/i/broccoli) — broken into florets
- 300 ml Basmati rice — cooked according to packet instructions
- 2 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime) — cut into wedges
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — fresh leaves

## Steps

1. Mix all the spices in a bowl with the yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and tomato paste.
2. Rub the marinade over the chicken pieces. Lift the skin and spread plenty of marinade underneath it too.
3. Leave the chicken to marinate for 2-3 hours, or overnight.
4. Place the marinated chicken with the marinade in a greased ovenproof dish and roast for about 40-45 minutes at 175°C.
5. Put the broccoli in a pan of salted boiling water and cook, covered, for 1 minute.
6. Drain the broccoli.
7. Serve the chicken thighs with freshly cooked rice, broccoli, yoghurt sauce, lime wedges and coriander leaves.
8. For the spicy yoghurt sauce, mix the Greek yoghurt, herbs and garlic, and season well with salt to taste.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/tandoori-chicken-2wqd5r8t

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