Description
This bright red chicken looks incredible on a plate and tastes even better than it looks. Our recipe is simple to make and will be sure to please your next guests!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons MarnaMaria Tandoori Masala
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 12 chicken drumsticks and/or thighs
- Thinly sliced white onions and lemon, to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, Tandoori Masala, garlic, and salt. Combine until you have a smooth and thick marinade.
- Using a sharp knife, make deep slashes in the chicken.
- Divide the marinade between two large plastic bags. Then divide the chicken between the bags, removing as much air as possible, and seal. Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turing the bags every so often if possible.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Place a rack on a baking sheet. Arrange chicken on the rack, being sure that the pieces are not touching one another.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Then flip the chicken pieces and cook for 15 minutes longer until charred and cooked through.
- Leaving the oven door closed, turn off the heat, and let the chicken rest in the oven for 20 minutes longer.
- Serve with onions and lemon. Enjoy!