“Chicken so tender
It melts right through,
With flavor & spices
Oh-so fool proof.
Baked or pan-fried
That’s your call,
But the taste takes you back
To that late-night tikka stall!
Munch away, no guilt
It has not much oil,
But superior in every way
From that [yawn] soup on the boil…”
PrintTandoori Chicken Drumlets
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 drumlets 1x
Description
Spiced chicken drumlets so tender they melt in your mouth, featuring the authentic flavors of a traditional tikka stall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken drumlets (skin on)
- 2 tablespoons full cream yogurt
- 6 cloves of garlic, finely crushed
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 green chili, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder or paprika
- 1 heaped teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Juice from one lemon
- Handful of fresh coriander , roughly chopped (leaves & stalk)
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil to cook
Instructions
- Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, garlic, ginger, green chili, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, lemon juice, and vegetable oil to form a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken drumlets, ensuring to get some under the skin for maximum flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated chicken drumlets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
- Alternatively, you can pan-fry the drumlets in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander if desired.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to enhance the flavors. You can bake or pan-fry the drumlets based on your preference. Serve with a side of mint chutney or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumlet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Thanks for the recipe.. Quite easy, will definitely make it over the weekend.