Tandoor Chicken
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseViral Hot Honey Tandoor Chicken: Sweet And Smoky Party Favourite
Tandoor Chicken
45 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
18
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Make Viral Hot Honey Tandoor Chicken brings together two bold flavour profiles in one dish. The smoky, spiced tandoori base meets a sticky, glossy glaze that leans slightly sweet with a noticeable heat. This combination has gained attention for how it shifts a familiar preparation into something sharper and more layered.
The hot honey chicken recipe works because of contrast. The marinade builds depth using curd, spices, and mustard oil, while the glaze cuts through with sweetness and a mild tang. Each bite carries charred edges, soft meat, and a light coating that clings without overpowering.
This dish fits well for gatherings or weekend cooking when there’s time to marinate properly. It also adapts easily to oven or grill setups, making it practical even without a traditional tandoor. The result feels rich, slightly smoky, and balanced without needing heavy sides.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 kgChicken thighs, bone-in skin-on For the Chicken and Marinade
1 cupHung curd
2 tbspGinger-garlic paste
2 tbspKashmiri red chilli powder
1 tbspGaram masala
1 tspCumin powder
1 tspCoriander powder
½ tspTurmeric powder
1 tbspKasuri methi
2 tbspLemon juice
2 tspSalt
2 tbspMustard oil
¼ cupHoney (For the Hot Honey Glaze)
1 tspRed chilli flakes
2 tbspButter
1 tspApple cider vinegar
a pinchSalt
2 tbspGhee or oil (For Cooking)