No messy mixing
Coat Directly
No egg, yoghurt, oil, lemon or extra marinade ingredients are needed. The dry marinade is made to cling straight to the chicken.
Featured Recipe
Authentic Tandoori Chicken Recipe Made Easy with Ever East
Bring bold, smoky, home-style flavour to your table with a tandoori chicken recipe that is simple enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for a weekend BBQ.
Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken is a dry, ready-made marinade designed to coat the chicken directly, with no need for egg, yoghurt, oil, lemon or a long list of extra ingredients. Simply coat, cook and serve for tender, flavour-packed chicken with warm masala spices, gentle heat and that satisfying tandoori-style finish.
For the easiest version of this tandoori chicken recipe, use Ever East’s ready-made chicken masala marinade. You can also explore the full range of evereast marinades for more bold, convenient meal ideas.
Big flavour fast
Cook Your Way
Use the oven, grill, air fryer or BBQ to create juicy tandoori-style chicken with golden edges and warm masala depth.
Family-friendly
Serve Anywhere
Perfect for family dinners, weekend feasts, meal prep, wraps, rice bowls, BBQ spreads and sharing platters.
Ingredients
What You’ll Need
A 100g pack serves approximately 1.5–2kg of chicken. The 300g pack serves three times more, making it ideal for families, BBQs and batch cooking.
- 1.5–2kg chicken thighs, drumsticks, wings or breast pieces
- Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken
- Lemon wedges, to serve
- Fresh coriander, to garnish if preferred
- Sliced onions, salad, naan, rice or chips, to serve
Optional extras
Fresh Finishes
- A squeeze of fresh lemon before serving
- Chopped fresh coriander
- Red onion salad
- Mint yoghurt dip, if you enjoy a cooling side
Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken is designed to be applied directly to the meat, so you do not need to add egg, yoghurt, oil, lemon or extra spices.
Method
How to Make Tandoori Chicken with Ever East
1. Prepare the chicken
Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper. If using thighs, drumsticks or large pieces, make a few shallow cuts in the meat so the marinade can cling to the surface and reach into the chicken as it cooks.
2. Coat with Ever East marinade
Sprinkle Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken over the chicken and coat evenly on all sides. Massage the dry marinade into the meat until every piece is well covered.
3. Leave to rest
For quick cooking, leave the coated chicken for around 45–60 minutes while your oven, grill or BBQ heats up. For deeper flavour, cover and refrigerate for longer.
4. Cook until golden
Choose your preferred cooking method and cook until the chicken is golden, sizzling and fully cooked through. The centre should be piping hot with no pink meat.
5. Rest and serve
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Finish with lemon juice and fresh coriander if desired, then serve with naan, rice, salad or chips.
Cooking methods
Choose Your Preferred Finish
Oven
Place the chicken on a lined baking tray and cook at 200°C until golden, sizzling and fully cooked through. For extra colour, finish briefly under the grill.
Grill
Cook under a hot grill, turning occasionally, until the outside is lightly charred and the chicken is cooked through.
BBQ
Place on a medium-hot BBQ and cook until smoky, charred at the edges and fully cooked inside. Turn regularly for even cooking.
Air fryer
Cook in a single layer until crisp at the edges and cooked through, turning halfway for even colour.
Flavour profile
What Does Tandoori Chicken Taste Like?
A good tandoori chicken recipe should be warm, aromatic, savoury and slightly smoky. Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken delivers a bold masala flavour with depth, gentle heat and a rich spiced finish.
- Warm tandoori-style spice
- Savoury depth without heavy sauces
- A lightly charred, smoky edge when grilled or barbecued
- Juicy chicken with a flavourful coating
- A balanced taste that works for family meals and gatherings
Best chicken cuts
Choose the Cut That Suits Your Meal
Chicken thighs
Juicy, forgiving and full of flavour. Ideal for oven cooking and BBQs.
Chicken drumsticks
Great for family meals, parties and casual sharing platters.
Chicken wings
Perfect for snacks, BBQ spreads or game-night food.
Chicken breast
A leaner choice that cooks quickly. Slice into strips or cubes for wraps, salads and rice bowls.
Chicken skewers
Cut boneless chicken into chunks, coat with marinade and thread onto skewers for grilling or BBQ cooking.
Mixed platters
Use a combination of thighs, wings and drumsticks for a generous sharing-style tandoori feast.
Serving ideas
What to Serve with Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken is incredibly versatile. Serve it as the centrepiece of a meal or use leftovers for quick lunches the next day.
- Warm naan or flatbreads
- Steamed basmati rice or pilau rice
- Fresh salad with red onion, cucumber and lemon
- Chips or spicy wedges
- Mint yoghurt dip
- Grilled vegetables
- Wraps with salad and sauce
- Rice bowls with crunchy slaw
Why Ever East
Authentic Indian Chicken Flavour, Made Practical
Ever East was created for people who love bold, authentic-tasting food but do not always have the time, ingredients or confidence to prepare traditional marinades from scratch.
The brand’s marinades are inspired by a home-style family cooking approach, with recipes made to bring big flavour into everyday kitchens. The original idea behind Ever East is said to have come to founder Ayaz in a dream, and that sense of warmth, creativity and family food sits at the heart of the range.
Ready-made dry marinades
No messy mixing, no complicated ingredient list and no need for separate spice measuring.
Made to coat directly
The marinade is designed to be applied straight to meat for simple, flavour-led cooking.
Built for busy kitchens
Practical for families, BBQ lovers and food enthusiasts who want reliable flavour with less effort.
Cook better
Tips for the Best Tandoori Chicken
Use chicken with texture
Thighs, drumsticks and wings hold flavour beautifully and stay juicy during cooking.
Do not overcrowd the tray
Give the chicken space so it roasts rather than steams, helping the outside develop better colour.
Use high heat for colour
A hotter oven, grill or BBQ helps create the charred edges associated with tandoori-style chicken.
Rest before serving
A short rest helps the juices settle and keeps the chicken tender.
Finish with lemon if you like
A squeeze of lemon can brighten the spices, although the marinade is made to deliver flavour without needing it.
Cook until fully done
Chicken should be cooked through with no pink meat and piping hot in the centre.
Simple solutions
How This Recipe Solves the Usual Marinade Problems
“I do not have all the spices.”
The tandoori masala blend is ready to use straight from the pack.
“I do not want messy yoghurt marinades.”
The dry marinade coats the chicken directly with no need for a wet marinade bowl.
“I need dinner quickly.”
Coat, cook and serve with minimal prep and no complicated steps.
“I want food that tastes homemade.”
The recipes are inspired by home-style family cooking and built around bold flavour.
More ideas
More Ways to Enjoy Tandoori Flavour
Once you have tried this tandoori chicken recipe, you can use the same simple approach for other meals and occasions.
- Tandoori chicken wraps with salad and mint sauce
- Tandoori chicken skewers for the BBQ
- Tandoori chicken rice bowls with cucumber and onion
- Tandoori chicken wings for sharing
- Tandoori chicken salad with lemon dressing
- Tandoori chicken naan pizzas
- Tandoori chicken meal prep boxes
FAQs
Tandoori Chicken Recipe Questions
What is the easiest way to make tandoori chicken at home?
The easiest way is to use Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken. It is a ready-made dry marinade that you apply directly to the chicken, so there is no need to mix yoghurt, oil or separate spices. Coat the meat, cook it in the oven, grill, air fryer or BBQ, then serve.
Do I need yoghurt for this tandoori chicken recipe?
No. Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken is designed to be used without yoghurt. It coats the chicken directly, helping you create bold tandoori-style flavour with less mess and fewer ingredients.
Can I cook this tandoori chicken in the oven?
Yes. Place the coated chicken on a lined baking tray and cook in a hot oven until golden and fully cooked through. For extra colour, you can finish under the grill for a lightly charred tandoori-style edge.
Can I use this recipe for a BBQ?
Yes. This tandoori chicken recipe is ideal for BBQ cooking. The dry marinade clings to the meat, making it practical for grilling outdoors. Cook over a medium heat and turn regularly until the chicken is cooked through and charred at the edges.
Which chicken cuts work best?
Chicken thighs, drumsticks and wings work especially well because they stay juicy and hold flavour. Chicken breast can also be used, particularly for skewers, wraps, salads and quick meals.
How long should I marinate the chicken?
You can cook the chicken after a short rest of around 45–60 minutes, making it ideal for quick meals. If you have more time, leaving the coated chicken in the fridge for longer can help deepen the flavour.
Where can I buy Ever East tandoori marinades?
You can buy Ever East tandoori marinades online and choose the option that best suits your cooking needs.
Ready to cook?
Make Authentic Tandoori Chicken the Easy Way
Make your next chicken dinner bold, simple and full of home-style flavour with Ever East Tandoori Masala for Chicken. No complicated prep. No messy marinade bowl. Just coat, cook and serve.
