How to Make Juicy Chicken Rangreza in a Tandoor – A Flavor Explosion You Can’t Miss
PREP TIME
25 minutes
COOK TIME
Marination Time: 1–4 Hours (Recommended)
Cook Time: 15–18 Minutes
SERVINGS
4–5
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs (700g) chicken thighs or boneless chicken breast, cut into large chunks
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Basting:
- 1 tbsp butter or ghee
- Pinch of chaat masala (optional)
For the Rangreza Marinade::
- ½ cup thick yogurt (hung curd or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp cream or malai
- 1 tbsp mustard oil (lightly heated)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi (crushed)
- 1 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander blend)
- 1 tbsp beetroot juice (for color) or orange food-grade color
- Salt to taste
Equipment Used
Tandoor Oven: CH02 Restaurant Commercial Tandoor Oven
Other Tools:
- Round stainless steel skewers (any Size 4mm, 6mm ot 8mm)
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry brush (for basting)
- Heat-safe gloves or tongs
Instructions
How to Make Chicken Rangreza Recipe – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Pre-Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix chicken chunks with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes. This helps tenderize the meat and removes any raw odor.
Step 2: Prepare the Rangreza Marinade
- In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, cream, mustard oil, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and crushed kasuri methi.
- Then stir in green chutney and beetroot juice (or color). The result is a gorgeous pink-orange marinade—exactly what gives chicken rangreza its name, meaning “colorful.”
- Taste the marinade and adjust salt or heat levels as desired.
Step 3: Marinate the Chicken Thoroughly
- Add the pre-marinated chicken to the colorful yogurt marinade. Mix well so every piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours (overnight for best results).
- This step is key in achieving juicy chicken rangreza—the longer it marinates, the more flavor and moisture it absorbs.
Step 4: Preheat Your Tandoor
- Heat up your CH02 Restaurant Tandoor Oven using natural gas, charcoal, or wood. Wait until the inner clay walls are extremely hot—around 450°C (850°F).
- High temperature ensures that the chicken cooks quickly without drying out, giving it that classic tandoor crisp.
Step 5: Skewer and Roast the Chicken
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto round stainless steel skewers, leaving small gaps between each piece for even roasting.
- Insert the skewers vertically into the tandoor. Let them cook for 7–8 minutes, then rotate or flip. Cook another 6–10 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
- Baste once or twice with melted butter or ghee using a pastry brush. This enhances color and adds shine while locking in juices.
Step 6: Remove, Rest & Serve
- Once charred at the edges and cooked through, remove the skewers using tongs. Let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle with chaat masala and garnish with fresh mint or onion rings.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve your tandoori chicken rangreza hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
- Add naan, jeera rice, or onion salad for a complete North Indian-style platter.
- For a modern twist, serve in wraps, tacos, or rice bowls.
Pro Tips for Juicy Chicken Rangreza
- Use chicken thighs: They stay juicier than breast meat in high-heat cooking.
- Mustard oil: Adds a smoky, earthy depth that amplifies the tandoori flavor.
- Color naturally: Beetroot juice gives an eye-catching hue without synthetic food coloring.
- Don’t overcook: Use a thermometer (165°F internal temp) or cut a piece to check.
- Rest before serving: Prevents juices from escaping too soon.
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