Wine Pairing
Indian Chicken Tandoori
Tandoor is a bell-shaped clay oven, also used to make Naan flatbread.
Chicken Tandoori is marinated chicken, tandoor-charred.
Pairing Suggestions
Pinot Noir(USA)
Nero d'Avola(Italy)
Côtes du Rhône (France)
Garnacha (Spain)
Lambrusco (Italy)
Syrah (World)
If Mild:
Chardonnay (France)
Rich Bordeaux Blanc (France)
Soave Classico (Italy)
Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Grenache Blanc (France)
If Spicy:
Riesling Spätlese (Germany)
Pinot Gris (France)
Gewürztraminer (France)
Chenin Blanc (France)
Sparkling Rosé (World)
Description
Chicken Tandoori is easy to match with wine.
Pinot Noir works well with chicken and its smokiness matches the tandoor-charred meat.
Red wines match the color of the marinated chicken legs and have great fruitiness that enhances the grilled meat taste.
White wines pair better the spiciness, the vegetables and the sauces.
About Tandoori
Chicken Tandoori is a dish of chicken legs and thighs marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and spices.
Legs and thighs are preferred because they have more fat and stay moist under grilling. That's why chicken breast is not recommended.