Tandoori Chicken Wings

the perfect appetizer when you are cooking for a crowd.

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Tandoori Chicken Wings are a popular dish in the Indian cuisine. The Tandoori Chicken Wings are marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and spices. These wings are then cooked in a clay oven called Tandoor or in a regular oven for about 30 to 40 minutes.

The tandoori chicken wings recipe is relatively easy to make and doesn’t require too many ingredients. It can be served as a starter or an appetizer and is ideal for any parties, picnic or a Sunday brunch with mint chutney or raita.

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Tandoori Chicken Wings Recipe

the perfect appetizer when you are cooking for a crowd.

Prep Time12 hours hrs

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time12 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients for Tandoori Chicken Wings

• 20 to 25 Chicken Wing Drumettes

For the Masala:

• 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1/3 cup Plain Yogurt
• 2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 2 Garlic Cloves chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger chopped
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 3/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• a pinch Turmeric Powder
• 1 Onion small, cut into wedges
• 1 Clove
• 1 tbsp Plain Yogurt

How to make Tandoori Chicken Wings

• To make the masala, combine all the masala ingredients in a blender and blend well to a smooth paste.
• Keep the chicken wings in a bowl and pour the masala over.
• Mix well until evenly coated.
• Cover with cling film and place it in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours or for a day.
• Remove and drain the chicken, discarding the marinade.
• Place them on a lightly greased baking tray and place it in a preheated oven at 200C/400F.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, turning them once or twice to evenly cook.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to a large grilled pan over high flame.
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning them frequently until it starts to blacken.
• If the chicken is still pink, then cook for some more time.
• Remove and serve with mint chutney or raita.