Tandoori chicken recipe - grilled chicken with spiced yogurt marinade
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Serves: 3
 
What you need
  • 500 gm pre-cut chicken skinless (half chicken);
  • 1 cup plain yogurt;
  • 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice;
  • 1 tbsp red chilli powder;
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder;
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder;
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste;
  • 1 tbsp garam masala;
  • 1 tsp salt;
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves/kasuri methi (optional);
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder (optional);
Method
  1. In a bowl add ginger and garlic paste, all spices, yogurt, salt and lemon/lime juice. Mix it well.
  2. Rub the marinade on the chicken pieces. Marinate the chicken for at least 3 hours. More you marinate, better the taste.
  3. Once the meat is marinated, all you have to do is to grill the chicken pieces on a griller or tandoor (if lucky to have one).
  4. Place the chicken pieces on a well-oiled grill rack and grill, covered, turning 3 or 4 times. Baste with oil or butter at regular intervals. It will take around 35-45 minutes to be ready, depending on the temperature used. Best tandoori chicken should be little hard on the outside and soft and juicy in the inside.
Recipe by My Indian Taste at http://myindiantaste.com/tandoori-chicken-recipe-grilled-chicken-spiced-yogurt-marinade/