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Tandoori Malai Chicken

Make restaurant style tandoori malai chicken with this easy recipe. Perfect for home cooks!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thigh cutlets, bone-in, skin on
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cm ginger, peeled and minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cream
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • Juice of ½ of lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil, to spray chicken
  • Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), for garnish
  • Salad and mint chutney (optional), to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

Prep the chicken:

  • Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towel.

Make the marinade:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, cream, yogurt, cumin, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, ground white pepper, fenugreek leaves, lemon juice and salt to make thick, smooth paste.

Marinate chicken:

  • Add chicken cutlets to the bowl and massage marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight if time permits.

Preheat oven:

  • When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 220C (425F). Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Arrange chicken:

  • Shake off any excess marinade and arrange the chicken cutlets on the tray, leaving a little space between each so they cook evenly. Spray with cooking oil.

Bake chicken:

  • Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear with a few golden spots and charred edges. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 74C (165C) at the thickest part, using a meat thermometer. Turn on the grill. Grill or broil for about 2-3 minutes for crispy skin.

Rest and garnish:

  • Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes so the juices settle. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (cilantro). Serve hot with salad, naan, rice and mint chutney (optional).

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Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg