Baked Indian Chicken - Just 10 mins Prep Time
This Baked Indian Chicken is a simple, easy and delicious recipe that you will make in just ten minutes of preparation time. The oven does the rest of the cooking for you. You get this deliciously succulent soft tender chicken with a creamy gravy to accompany your rice or chapati.
You guys know I'm born Indian so Indian food is very close to my heart. I could eat Indian food every day and not complain. Don't get me wrong I am a foodie so I love all types of food. But Indian food reminds me of mom.
Baked Indian Chicken - 10 mins prep time
My kids are the same as me. Despite the truth; that I cook so much variety at home; if you asked my kids what shall we make for lunch? They'd immediately say chicken curry and chapati.
Baked Indian Chicken - Just 10 mins prep time
Being a professional cake decorator means finding time for cooking can sometimes be challenging. Often that request for Indian food gets pushed further away.
Baked Indian Chicken - Just 10 mIns Hand ON Time.
I love baking so often I make baked meals that are so simple I have to spend much time on preparation. The dish goes into the oven while I continue with my cake decorating and in an hour or so my meal is ready.
Baked Indian Chicken recipe is really simple and easy. All you do is assemble the ingredients in a baking dish. Place it in the oven and in an hour your meal is ready.
Baked Indian Chicken - 10 mins prep time
Make your own spice mix
For those of you that have an array of spices at home. Try mixing these together instead of the curry mix. Let me know if you like it.
- 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Cayenneor hot paprika
- 1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika
- 1 tsp Kasoori Methi(fenugreek powder) (Optional)
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
Recipe - Baked Indian Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken quarters or 8 chicken pieces. ( I prefer on the bone so the juice add moister)
For the Marinade
- 1 cup yogurt
- and 1 tbsp garlic paste/ grated
- plus 1 tbsp ginger paste /grated
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 3 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 or 2 tbsp tomato paste (I prefer 1 tbsp only)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Wash, drain and pat dry the chicken.
- Place in a baking dish/casserole dish.
- Add salt, pepper and let sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the marinade.
For the Marinade
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients except the tomato paste and oil.
- Stir well and then add the tomato paste followed by the oil. (You can add them all together but the paste gets lumpy sometimes so... I do it last.)
Marinate the Chicken
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover with cling wrap and let rest in the fridge for an hour, a few hours or even overnight.
Bake the Chicken
- Remove the pan from the fridge and let thaw for an hour before baking.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190 C / 380 F for about 45 mins covered.
- Remove foil turn the heat up to 210 C / 400 F for about 10 minutes so the chicken gets some color. Do not overcook at this point or the chicken will dry out.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before you serve.
- You can serve this with rice or a crusty bread. Our family favorite with Indian food is usually Chapati or Naan, both recipes can be found on this blog as well.
- The sauce will be a little thinner mostly depending on how much juices the chicken releases as well as the quality of the yogurt. It will still be absolutely delicious with rice or crusty bread.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 (4 ) Chicken quarters or 8 chicken pieces. I prefer on the bone so the juice add moister
For the Marinade
- 1 cup (1 cup) Yogurt
- 1 tbsp (0.52 oz) Garlic paste grated
- 1 tbsp (0.52 oz) Ginger paste grated
- 1/4 cup (1.41 oz) Onion grated
- 3 tbsp (1.56 oz) Curry powder
- 2 tbsp (1 floz) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (1 floz) Canola oil
- 1 tbsp (0.52 oz) Tomato paste I prefer 1 tbsp only
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash, drain and pat dry the chicken.
- Place in a baking dish / Casserole dish.
- Add Salt, pepper and let sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the marinade.
For the Marinade
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients except the tomato paste and oil.
- Stir well and then add the tomato paste followed by the oil. (You can add them all together but the paste gets lumpy sometimes so... I do it last.)
- Marinate Chicken
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover with cling wrap and let rest in the fridge for an hour, a few hours or even overnight.
Bake Chicken
- Remove the pan from the fridge and let thaw for an hour before baking.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190 C / 380 F for about 45 mins covered.
- Remove foil turn the heat up to 210 C / 400 F for about 10 minutes so the chicken gets some color. Do not overcook at this point or the chicken will dry out.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before you serve.
- You can serve this with rice or a crusty bread. Our family favorite with Indian food is usually Chapati or Naan, both recipes can be found on this blog as well.
- The sauce will be a little thinner mostly depending on how much juices the chicken releases as well as the quality of the yogurt. It will still be absolutely delicious with rice or crusty bread.
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Here, look how simple and easy this is!
I usually do not place this separately - I just place the baking dish on the table - we love those brown bits that look kinda dark. In fact Aadi will take a spoon and scrape those caramelized bits.
Baked Indian Chicken - Just 10 mins Hand ON time
But for the purpose of this post I did transfer it to a more decent Indian bowl.
Baked Indian Chicken - 10 mins Hand On Time
Stepanie
Made this recipe a few times now - always a favorite in our home. Thank you for sharing.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Stepanie. yeey! So happy you had enjoyed this recipe. Thank you ! And thanks for coming back to write this feedback. Have a wonderful day.
Daniela Anderson
I love dishes that can be cooked in no time, especially on those busy days when you have no time whatsoever, but still want to enjoy a nutritious meal. Chicken is by far my facourite, and your recipe sounds delicious and hearty.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Darniela - Yeah I love easy cooking too!
Molly Kumar
This sounds flavorful n healthy. I love baked chicken and add Indian spices and they are a homerun. It's also so easy to make too.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Easy Molly.!! Lots of flavor on this one..
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I can totally everything in this recipe from the spice rub to the marinade and transform this into a vegetarian dish. I love baked dinners as well as they so quick to make really doe not need too much of hands on time.
Veena Azmanov
Yeah totally the short hands on time give you so much more to do.. Veggies would work well in this marinade
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
This looks delicious! We're big fans of Indian food at home, but making it ourselves is always so much better. Can't wait to give this recipe a try!
Veena Azmanov
Then you will love this Julie.. Thanks
Jessica (Swanky Recipes)
Our family eats chicken at least 5 times a week and I'm always searching for new chicken recipes to make. Can't wait to give this a try as I know we'll love it!
Veena Azmanov
5 times a week.!! Wow. you must really have a great selection of chicken dishes..! I must stalk your blog.
Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health
Indian cuisine is so delicious. Recently Indian spice store opened near where I live. When I entered the store, I was like in heaven. Since I'm a huge fan of Indian food, I MUST try this. Looks amazing and I love spices you used here. Saving this!
Veena Azmanov
Aww so glad to hear that Natalie. I have to still order a lot of spices on line cause I don't get them locally..
Byron Thomas
I have never been to India, but the flavours of India speak my name, for some reason. I love the warm, no-fuss flavours of Indian cuisine. I cannot wait to make this chicken dish; it looks marvelous!
Veena Azmanov
Me too Byron Love the no fuss flavors. Not everyone can handle Indian spices though. let me know how it goes.
Hanady | Recipe Nomad
This looks so yummy! I love all the Indian spices you've used! My kids would inhale all of this! Indian is their favorite!
Veena Azmanov
I think you would love this dish...
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
I am a big fan of marinated meat dishes, they can be so wonderfully tasty. This sounds like it has an intriguing flavor.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Val
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Wow! I can tell that the chicken is packed full of flavor. I'm not too familiar with Indian food but reading this recipe makes me want to try it ASAP. I don't think with all those spices that this would be an ordinary chicken dish. Will definitely try it. I have the spices and why not use them? Right?
Veena Azmanov
Oh it's full of flavors Merisa. You will love it.
Leah
Oh my, I love how easy this is! I love meals that you just put in the oven and forget! The spices on here sound fantastic, yum!
Veena Azmanov
yea me too love easy things I can let the oven work for me lol
Kathy McDaniel
This chicken looks absolutely fabulous and the fact that is quick and easy to make is a big plus for me. I'm excited about the spice mix recipe. I love making my own spice mix - homemade is always better!!
Veena Azmanov
me too Kathy. I love making my own blend..
Sara @ Modern Little Victories
Oh wow all the flavors and spices in this dish sound so good you just know you won't be lacking any sort of flavor with this!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Sara... this is big on flavors for sure..
Kylee
We LOVE Indian food at my house, and it's a regular request. I like to blend my own spices, so thanks for including the recipe for what you use!
Veena Azmanov
Yeah me too Kylee. I often will toast the whole spices and grind them myself in a mortar and pestle.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
I love experimenting with Indian cuisine. This sounds mouthwatering. Along side some rice, this would make a great dinner any night of the week.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Gloria - Rice and chicken curry is the all time favorite classic.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I love easy dishes with lots of flavor like this one! Ten minutes is incredible!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Sarah.. you don't need long to put this together and the oven does it's magic
Platter Talk
Another amazing Indian entree. Looks so moist and sounds so vibrant!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Danzehr.
lisa | Garlic & Zest
This recipe sounds like exactly what I want for dinner NOW!
Veena Azmanov
Aww thanks Lisa.. ! I love Baked dishes too
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
This looks so good! If only there was a magic way to put it in the oven an hour before I was planning on getting home from work, haha!
Veena Azmanov
Oh wow... that would be something isn't it? Perhaps that may be an option in the future too! <3
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Love these kind of recipes as well..Simple and ready when you are.
Hannah Healy
Looks delicious! I love indian spices!
Veena Azmanov
Me too ! Thanks hannah.
Anonymous
wow!!!!! what is this recipe yummy -- while baking my kitchen was filled with tempting smell -- I omitted hot paprika powder completely because of my 2 year daughter -- still it was soooo tasty -- it has definitely become my family's favorite as well -- thanks for sharing this n I am so glad I tried it -- good luck for future
Simmz
Veena Azmanov
Aww thank you so much Simmz.. So amazing to hear that.