Tandoor Chicken Legs

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make tandoor chicken legs? First, prep the chicken. You can use chicken legs, thighs, drumsticks, or any other cut you like. Rinse the chicken, then pat it dry with paper towels. Cut it into serving-size pieces of roughly equal size. Sprinkle the meat with paprika and dried basil.

2. Step 2:

   

   Put the chicken in a deep bowl that works for marinating. Peel the onion and slice it into rings, then add it to the chicken. Salt the meat to taste, sprinkle with the ground pepper blend, drizzle in the oil, and mix everything well. You can also use a store-bought chicken seasoning or any other spices you love. Let the meat marinate in the fridge for at least an hour. The longer the chicken marinates, the better it tastes.

3. Step 3:

   

   To make the chicken even juicier and more flavorful, add some vegetables: zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and so on. Cut the vegetables into large pieces, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little oil.

4. Step 4:

   

   Light the wood and coals in the tandoor. Let it burn for a while until the walls of the tandoor are thoroughly heated.

5. Step 5:

   

   Level out the coals and move on to the main cooking stage.

6. Step 6:

   

   Arrange the chicken legs and vegetables on the grill rack.

7. Step 7:

   

   Lower the rack into the tandoor and cover it with the lid.

8. Step 8:

   

   Leave the meat and vegetables until fully cooked.

9. Step 9:

   

   How long should you cook the chicken? The cooking time depends on many factors: the model of your tandoor, how much heat is inside, and so on. After a while, open the tandoor lid, cut into the largest piece with a sharp knife, and check for doneness. If the juices run clear, the chicken is done.

10. Step 10:

    

    Serve hot!