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Quick Tandoori Chicken

Also known as Easy Tandoori Boneless, 20 minute Tandoori starter, chicken tikka starter, low carb, high protein, keto, kebab, starters, punjabi, grilled · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Snacks & StartersKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsLow carbHigh protein

Total25 min
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Serves4
Per serving363 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Quick Tandoori Chicken

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Quick tandoori chicken: boneless chicken in mustard oil, Kashmiri chilli and curd, pan-cooked and flame-charred. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

13 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • ButterButter2 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Chicken Boneless CubesChicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
  • CurdCurd¼ cup
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Mustard OilMustard Oil2 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy363kcal1452kcal
Protein29g117g
Carbohydrate3.1g12g
Fat25g102g
Fibre0.8g3.2g
Sugar1g4g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the mustard oil and Kashmiri chilli powder. Add all the other ingredients for the marination except curd

    Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceMustard OilTurmeric PowderSalt

  2. 2

    Add the chicken and mix. Add the curd, mix and set aside.

    Chicken Boneless CubesCurd

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan. Add the chicken and cook on medium heat until cooked through around 7-9 minutes.

    Sunflower Oil

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken from the pan and into a metal phulka grill, or a metal strainer used for deep-frying. Show the chicken over direct flame for around 2 minutes, flipping occasionally. This step is for the colour and smoky flavour.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken into a bowl. Add melted butter, chaat masala and coriander leaves. Toss it and serve with mint chutney, onion and lemon wedges.

    ButterCoriander LeavesChaat Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Quick Tandoori Chicken take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Quick Tandoori Chicken serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Quick Tandoori Chicken vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Quick Tandoori Chicken spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Quick Tandoori Chicken?
500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ¼ cup Curd, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Quick Tandoori Chicken?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Quick Tandoori Chicken?
About 363 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • A

    Ananthi ManiJanuary 2022

    We tried this recipe today and it's came out really really super... my hubby enjoyed it . we tried ur tandoori mint chutney

  • S

    satyarohit kFebruary 2022

    Will definitely try this

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