Tandoori-Style Chicken
Heat Level
Mild/Moderate
Servings
4-5
Prep Time
15 Minutes
(marinate 24 hrs)
Cook Time
50 Minutes
Use Moji's Tandoori-Style Chicken Masala packet to prepare a hassle-free and mouth-watering marinated baked chicken. Anchored by Moji’s signature garam masala, this spice blend packs a punch of flavor with a bit of heat. Cook alongside one of Moji’s spiced vegetables and basmati rice for a delicious and complete Indian meal.
Ingredients
8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on, (approx. 3 lbs.)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 packet Moji Masala Tandoori-Style Chicken Masala
Directions
Marinade
Step 1 Puncture each piece of chicken with a fork a couple of times to allow the marinade to penetrate.
Step 2 In a medium-to-large mixing bowl blend the olive oil and tomato paste. Add the contents of the masala packet and mix until you have a smooth even paste.
Step 3 Add the chicken to the marinade piece by piece to coat evenly, ensuring the mixture gets under the skin (your hands are the best tools in the kitchen for this). Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
Baking
Step 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil and grease with oil. Lay pieces touching side by side (the chicken stays juiciest when laid out without spacing). Cover loosely with a piece of foil.
Step 2 Bake for 25 minutes, then remove cover and cook for about 20-25 more minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked with a nice slightly dark coat. The marinade should be dried out on top, but the chicken still juicy. If you use a meat thermometer, it should register close to 200 degrees. (Despite the high temperature, the marinade helps retain moisture, so the chicken does not dry out. Magic!)