Baked tandoori chicken wings are a great snack to enjoy while watching the game.
Prep Time4 hourshrs
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time4 hourshrs35 minutesmins
Servings: 12
Ingredients
5poundschicken wings
1medium onioncut into wedges
1 8-ouncecan tomato sauce
6ouncesplain Greek yogurt
4clovesgarliccoarsely chopped
1tablespoongaram masala
2teaspoonschopped fresh ginger
1 1/2teaspoonssalt
1/2 to 1teaspooncayenne pepperoptional
2whole cloves
For the raita
8ouncesplain Greek yogurt
1/2cucumbergrated
1clovegarlicpressed
2teaspoonsfinely chopped mint
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken wings in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine onion, tomato sauce, yogurt, garlic, garam masala, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, and whole cloves. Blend to a very smooth paste.
Pour the tandoori masala over the chicken wings; turn chicken wings to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, or use a broiler pan. Arrange chicken wings on rack or pan in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Transfer drummettes to a serving platter.
To make the raita, mix together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint,salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve with the chicken wings.