the Breville Test Kitchen
Sheet Pan Tandoori-Style Chicken with Chickpeas

the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro
45 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
⅓ cup (3½ oz) tandoori paste
⅔ cup (5½ oz) plain Greek-style yogurt
1 tsp kosher saltdivided
2.2 lb boneless and skinless chicken thighsfat trimmed
15½ oz can chickpeasdrained and rinsed
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Steamed basmati riceto serve
Naanto serve (optional)
For the raita
⅔ cup (5½ oz) plain Greek-style yogurt
1 clove garlicminced
¼ tsp finely grated ginger
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp chopped mint
½ tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
½ Persian cucumber
Instructions
- 1
Insert the wire rack into 6. Select Phase Cook for P1 and set the oven to Roast, Super Convection, 425°F, for 15 minutes. Press Confirm for P2 and set the oven to Broil, High, for 5 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2
Place the tandoori paste, yogurt and ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the chicken and turn to coat.
Tip: Chicken can be marinated in the refrigerator overnight to enhance the flavor. - 3
Place the chicken evenly spaced apart in the roasting pan. Reserve the bowl.
- 4
Place the chickpeas in the reserved bowl, add the oil and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Add to the pan.
- 5
Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and roast for 15 minutes in P1. The oven will automatically switch to P2.
- 6
To make the raita, place the yogurt, garlic, ginger, cilantro, mint salt and lime juice in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- 7
Finely grate the cucumber into a clean cloth in a bowl. Squeeze out and discard the excess liquid. Add to the raita and stir to combine. Set aside.
- 8
To test if the chicken is ready, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part, it should read a minimum of 165°F. If not, broil a little longer.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it. - 9
Serve the chicken with the raita, steamed basmati rice and naan bread.