Grilled Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and skin removed; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Servings: persons

1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and skin removed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons cooking oil

1
Light the grill.
2
Using a sharp knife, cut shallow incisions in the chicken pieces at about 1/2-inch intervals.
3
In a large, glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the lemon juice, water, salt, and turmeric.
4
Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat.
5
Let the chicken pieces marinate for 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, and cayenne.
7
Add to the chicken and lemon mixture; turn to coat.
8
Let marinate for 10 minutes.
9
Grill the chicken over moderately high heat, basting with oil, for 10 minutes.
10
Turn and cook, basting with the remaining oil, until just done, about 10 minutes longer for the breasts, 12 for the thighs and drumsticks.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and skin removed, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tandoori Chicken 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.

Grilled Tandoori Chicken

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