Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Name: Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; One 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated; 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala (see Note); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chile powder or cayenne pepper; Eight 4-ounce skinless chicken drumsticks, trimmed of excess fat; 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala (see Note)

Servings: persons

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
One 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala (see Note)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chile powder or cayenne pepper
Eight 4-ounce skinless chicken drumsticks, trimmed of excess fat
1/2 teaspoon chaat masala (see Note)

1
In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the ginger, garlic, lemon juice, mustard seeds, garam masala, kosher salt and chile powder.
2
Using a small, sharp knife, make shallow 1-inch slashes in the chicken.
3
Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
5
Light a grill, heat a grill pan or preheat the oven to 450.
6
Remove the chicken legs from the marinade, wiping off all but a thin layer.
7
Grill the chicken legs over moderate heat, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through, 30 minutes.
8
Alternatively, roast the chicken legs on an oiled baking sheet for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through.
9
Transfer the chicken legs to plates, sprinkle with the chaat masala and serve.

115

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, One 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated, 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken Drumsticks 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-Style Chicken Drumsticks

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