Barbecued Chicken (Tandoori Murgh) Recipe

Name: Barbecued Chicken (Tandoori Murgh) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb Chicken pcs; 3/4 sm Onion; 1/3 c. Tomato sauce; 1/3 c. Nonfat plain yogurt; 3/4 tsp Fresh ginger, minced; 2 x Garlic cloves; 1 1/4 tsp Coriander; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper, (optional); 1 1/4 whl cloves; 3/4 tsp Cumin seeds; 2 3/4 x Cardamom pods; 3/4 tsp Salt; 3/4 tsp Garam masala; 1/8 tsp Red food coloring

Servings: persons

2 lb Chicken pcs
3/4 sm Onion
1/3 c. Tomato sauce
1/3 c. Nonfat plain yogurt
3/4 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
2 x Garlic cloves
1 1/4 tsp Coriander
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper, (optional)
1 1/4 whl cloves
3/4 tsp Cumin seeds
2 3/4 x Cardamom pods
3/4 tsp Salt
3/4 tsp Garam masala
1/8 tsp Red food coloring

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=46Rom Lite and Luscious Cuisine of India by Madhu Gadia, M.S., R.D.
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Prep: 15 minutes, Marinate: 4:00, Cook: 45 minutes.
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Remove the skin and all visible fat from the chicken pcs.
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(I often have the butcher skin the chicken.)
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Cut 2-3 slits, 1 inch long and 1/2 inch deep, in each piece of chicken.
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Place in a casserole dish and set aside.
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Cut onion into 4-5 pcs.
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In a blender jar put onion, tomato sauce, yogurt, ginger, garlic cloves, coriander, cayenne pepper, cloves, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, salt, garam masala and red food coloring.
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Blend to a smooth paste.
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Pour the tandoori paste on the chicken and turn pcs to thoroughly coat with spices.
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Cover with a lid or possibly plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 4-24 hrs.
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Remove chicken pcs from the marinade, saving marinade.
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Arrange pcs in a broiler pan.
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Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 30 min.
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Turn pcs over and brush with remaining marinade.
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Bake for 10-15 min till chicken is tender.
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Turn oven to broil.
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Turn pcs over once again and broil for 5 min to get a nice red color.
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Transfer to a serving platter.
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Serve with lemon wedges or possibly squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before eating, if you like.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb Chicken pcs, 3/4 sm Onion, 1/3 c. Tomato sauce, 1/3 c. Nonfat plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Chicken (Tandoori Murgh) Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!