Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili, garlic, ginger) and roasted in a tandoor clay oven.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- chicken
- yogurt (Dairy)
- turmeric
- kashmiri chili
- cumin
- coriander
- garam masala
- garlic
- ginger
- lemon juice
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- yogurt as the marinade base (dairy)
- ghee or butter sometimes brushed before serving
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionYogurt is the primary marinade base.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in tandoori chicken.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in tandoori chicken.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in tandoori chicken.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in tandoori chicken.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in tandoori chicken.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in tandoori chicken.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in tandoori chicken.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in tandoori chicken.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Yogurt is the primary marinade base. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in tandoori chicken. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in tandoori chicken. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in tandoori chicken. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in tandoori chicken. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in tandoori chicken. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in tandoori chicken. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in tandoori chicken. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in tandoori chicken. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken. |
Key risk: The yogurt marinade is what makes tandoori chicken tender. Dairy is baked onto the chicken surface during high-heat cooking. The red color (from Kashmiri chili) can obscure what's there. Ghee or butter is sometimes brushed on the chicken before serving for shine.
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