Julie Sahni's Easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Julie Sahni's Easy Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 8 medium cloves garlic minced; 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only; 2 lemons quartered

Servings: persons

2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
4 tablespoons lemon juice
8 medium cloves garlic minced
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only
2 lemons quartered

1
Prick holes in the chicken with the tines of a fork.
2
In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients.
3
Add the chicken and marinate, covered, overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
4
Heat the grill.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade.
6
Scrape off excess and reserve.
7
Brush the grill with oil.
8
Grill the chicken for 5 minutes.
9
Turn and baste with sauce.
10
Continue to turn and baste, using as much sauce as desired, until the juices run clear when pricked with a knife, about 12 to 15 minutes.
11
Serve garnished with slices of tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon and cilantro sprigs.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split, 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 8 medium cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Julie Sahni's Easy 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.

Julie Sahni's Easy Tandoori Chicken

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