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Adobo tandoori spiced chicken served with fresh cilantro
Spicy adobo chicken with tandoori spices

Tandoori Chicken Adobo Fusion

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This is a bold fusion dish where Filipino technique meets Indian flavors. The 'tandoori' spice blend (usually containing chili, cumin, coriander, and turmeric) adds smoky depth to the tangy-salty adobo base. The meat is marinated first to let acids loosen fibers, then seared, and finally braised in its own juices.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl: For marinating.
  • Wok or high-sided skillet: For frying.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut chicken into 1.5-inch chunks. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, tandoori spice, crushed garlic, and pepper.

Tip: Vinegar acid starts breaking down meat connective tissues, making it tender (tenderizing).
2 ✓

Toss meat in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Tip: Time allows salt and spices to penetrate meat (diffusion).
3 ✓

Remove meat from marinade (reserve liquid!). Heat oil in skillet and sear meat on all sides until golden brown.

Tip: Don't overcrowd pan, or meat will steam instead of roast. Browning gives flavor (Maillard reaction).
4 ✓

Add sliced onion and bay leaves, sauté for 2 more minutes.

Tip: Onion moisture helps deglaze pan.
5 ✓

Pour in reserved marinade and water. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes until sauce thickens.

Tip: Collagen in meat turns to gelatin, silkening the sauce.
6 ✓

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Tip: Fresh herbs brighten this heavy, spicy dish.

Recipe FAQ

I don't have tandoori spice, what to use?
Mix paprika, cumin, ground coriander, ginger powder, and a pinch of cinnamon.
Which meat is best?
Chicken thighs are juiciest, but breast works too if careful not to dry it out.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tbsp Tandoori Spice Mix
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pc Onion
  • 2 pc Bay Leaves
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper