Chopped Tandoori Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chopped Tandoori Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/4 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless; Dressing; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; cayenne pepper, to taste; Salad; 2 pints small tomatoes (grape or cherry); 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 seedless European cucumber, chopped; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

Chicken
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Dressing
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
cayenne pepper, to taste
Salad
2 pints small tomatoes (grape or cherry)
8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 seedless European cucumber, chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1
Combine the marinade ingredients and mix well: yogurt, garlic, cumin, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the chicken in a resealable plastic bag, and rub marinade into the meat. Marinate for at least one hour, and up to 24 hours.
2
When ready to prepare the salads: Place chicken on grill, discarding any extra marinade. Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is done. Meanwhile, skewer tomatoes or place in a grill basket and cook until slightly charred, about 5 minutes, stirring or turning periodically.
3
Allow chicken and tomatoes to cool.
4
Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients and mix well: the remaining plain yogurt, cumin, garam masala, salt, cilantro, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper.
5
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, and chickpeas.
6
Chop chicken when cool enough to handle, and add chopped chicken and tomatoes to the salad.
7
Toss with dressing until all ingredients are mixed well.

550

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons cumin, and more.

Yes, Chopped Tandoori Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chopped Tandoori Chicken Salad

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