Sous Vide Tandoori Chicken: Temperature & Time Guide
Tandoori gets its character from yogurt marinade and blistering heat. Sous vide cooks the chicken perfectly; a quick high-heat blast adds the char.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala, paprika, and lemon for 4-24 hours. 2) Cook at 165°F for 2 hours. 3) Pat dry. 4) Sear on high heat or grill until charred spots appear (2-3 minutes per side). 5) Serve with naan, rice, and raita.
FAQ
What temperature for tandoori chicken?
165°F (74°C) for 2 hours — juicy and safe with the classic char.
Why yogurt in the marinade?
It tenderizes and carries the spices — the backbone of tandoori flavor.
How do I get char without drying?
The bath did the cooking — 2-3 minutes of high heat just builds color.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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