Thanduri chicken with fresh herbs and chili garnish

Thanduri chicken – beautiful charred chicken marinated in vibrant spices.

  • Tandoori chicken,” a popular dish in South Asian cuisine, including Sri Lanka. Tandoori chicken is marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices, including cumin, coriander, ginger, and garlic, before being cooked in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a smoky flavor and vibrant red hue. It’s often served with naan bread, rice, or accompanied by mint chutney and fresh salad

Suitable for
: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
: Chicken, yogurt and spices, including cumin, coriander, ginger, and garlic, tandoor
Category
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Short Eats
Place of Origin
: all countries
Close up of Thanduri chicken showing charred edges
Traditional Sri Lankan Thanduri chicken with aromatic spices
Grilled Thanduri chicken with rich red marinade
Spicy Thanduri chicken served on a plate in Sri Lanka