Tandoori Chicken is a roasted chicken delicacy that originated in South Asia. Chicken is marinated in yogurt and seasoned with tandoori masala. It is moderately hot, but the heat is toned down to a mild taste level in most Western nations.
Cayenne pepper, red chili powder, or other spices give it a red hue. A higher amount of Turmeric produces an orange colour. In some modern versions, both red and yellow food colourings are used.
It is traditionally cooked at high temperatures in a clay oven (tandoor), but can also be prepared on a traditional grill.