Chicken Tandoori
Try a new twist on a classic with delicious chicken tandoori recipe. It blends traditional Asian spices with the bold, smoky flavor of American Garden Barbecue Sauce Original. You’ll get all the rich, aromatic taste of classic tandoori with a sweet, caramelized barbecue kick. The result is chicken tandoori that’s both exotic and comforting, bringing bold, delicious flavor to every bite. Perfect for family dinners or weekend grilling, this dish is sure to impress. Serve it hot and enjoy a flavor-packed meal that everyone will love.
Perfect Pairings for Chicken Tandoori
Complete your chicken tandoori meal with these perfect side dishes:
- Creamy cucumber dip made with American Garden Real Mayonnaise Originalas base
- Fresh salad with American Garden Italian Dressing & Marinade
- Toasted flatbread brushed with garlic butter
(0 stars) •0 reviews
24m
6 
MEDIUM
Ingredients
1½ kg chicken thighs on the bone, skin on
½ cup American Garden Barbecue Sauce Original
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroots
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Featured products
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, combine American Garden Barbecue Sauce Original, chili powder, garam masala, and freshly grated ginger. Season with salt and black pepper, mixing thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed.
Reserve 4 tablespoons of the barbecue mixture in a separate container and refrigerate until needed for basting during cooking.
Place chicken thighs in a larger mixing bowl and pour the remaining barbecue mixture over them.
Turn and massage the chicken thighs until completely coated on all surfaces, ensuring the marinade reaches under the skin where possible.
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight for maximum flavor penetration.
Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
Grill chicken thighs for approximately 24 minutes total, flipping every 6-8 minutes to ensure even browning on all sides.
During the final 8 minutes of cooking, brush with the reserved barbecue sauce mixture for extra flavor and glaze.
Check that chicken is cooked through before removing from grill.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with basmati rice and fresh salad.
How Can You Marinate Chicken for the Perfect Tandoori Flavor?
For perfect chicken tandoori, marinate the chicken for 6 to 24 hours so the spices soak in well. Use medium-high heat while grilling to get a nice crust without burning the spices. Skin-on thighs work best because they stay juicy and give you crispy, tasty edges. The skin-on thighs are crucial as they protect the meat from drying out while creating those crispy, caramelized edges that make tandoori delicious.
What Are the Best Ways to Store Chicken Tandoori?
To keep your chicken tandoori fresh and flavorful, store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you’ve prepared marinated raw chicken, it can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Extra marinade should be stored separately in the fridge and used within 5 days. When reheating cooked chicken, use a low oven temperature to preserve moisture and maintain its tender texture.