Smoker Or Bbq Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Name: Smoker Or Bbq Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in (boneless can be used); 2 cups plain yogurt (I like Greek); 1/2 onion, grated on a box grater; 3 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon tumeric; 1 teaspoon coriander, ground; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 2 tablespoons crushed garlic (or 1 clove); 2 teaspoons crushed ginger

Servings: persons

1
Make marinade: To a ziptop plastic bag, add yogurt, grated onion, salt, garam masala, tumeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and ginger. Combine thoroughly.
2
Make cuts into the chicken thighs and add to marinade. Marinate at least 6 hours and up to 24.
3
Turn smoker temperature to 325 and cook 40 minutes. Turn and cook for 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Use the same times for the BBQ using a low to medium temperature. If using boneless thighs, they will cook much faster.
4
I like to serve with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, made with yogurt, cucumber, cilantro and mint.
5
Sorry about the picture! It's tonight's dinner and still marinating.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in (boneless can be used), 2 cups plain yogurt (I like Greek), 1/2 onion, grated on a box grater, 3 teaspoons garam masala, and more.

Yes, Smoker Or Bbq 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoker Or Bbq Tandoori Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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