Indian Tandoori Chicken grilled • yogurt-marinated • spiced
Updated Jan 14, 2026 Also known as: tandoori murgh, clay oven chicken
About the Dish Tandoori Chicken is a indian grilled that leans on grilled, yogurt-marinated, spiced. We look for bottles that respect the texture and seasoning without drowning the dish.
Our goal: keep the grilled feel intact while adding lift from Provence Rosé.
Crisp rosé refreshes smoky spice while fruit handles yogurt marinade.
Body: light Acidity: medium Sweetness: dry
Why it works
Crunchy acidity refreshes tomato and squash medleys. Herbal undertones echo thyme, basil, and bay-driven cooking. Signature aromas
strawberry melon herbes de provence
Bottle inspiration
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé 2023 Provence, France • splurge
Wild strawberry, melon rind, and savory herbs with a saline finish.
Pairing Playbook Crunchy acidity refreshes tomato and squash medleys. Herbal undertones echo thyme, basil, and bay-driven cooking. Avoid: heavy oaked reds, very tannic wines. Solid Alternates Wachau — Body: medium Wachau — Acidity: high Wachau — Sweetness: dry Tavel — Body: medium Tavel — Acidity: medium Tavel — Sweetness: dry
FAQ What wine pairs best with Tandoori Chicken? Provence Rosé is our first pour because Crisp rosé refreshes smoky spice while fruit handles yogurt marinade.. Are there budget-friendly alternatives for Tandoori Chicken? If Provence Rosé is out of reach, grab Wachau Grüner Veltliner—it shares the same structure and keeps the food in focus. Which wines should I avoid with Tandoori Chicken? Skip styles like heavy oaked reds, very tannic wines—they fight the seasoning or overwhelm the dish. What if I want a non-alcoholic pairing for Tandoori Chicken? Try sparkling water with a citrus twist, chilled oolong tea, or verjus spritzes—they mirror acidity without the alcohol. Skip These Bottles heavy oaked reds very tannic wines
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These bottles share structural traits with Provence Rosé. Great options when the shelf is bare.