Tandoori Chicken with Mashed Chick Peas and Pepper

Name: Tandoori Chicken with Mashed Chick Peas and Pepper and Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 inches grated ginger root; 4 cloves garlic, grated, divided; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons plus some for drizzling extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut across in 1/2; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cans chick peas, drained; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced or 1/2-inch dice; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced or 1/2-inch dice; Hot banana pepper rings, drained and chopped plus 2 tablespoons juice; Handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 lime, juiced, plus 1 lime, for garnish; 4 pita breads

Servings: persons

1 cup Greek yogurt
2 inches grated ginger root
4 cloves garlic, grated, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons plus some for drizzling extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut across in 1/2
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cans chick peas, drained
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced or 1/2-inch dice
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced or 1/2-inch dice
Hot banana pepper rings, drained and chopped plus 2 tablespoons juice
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juiced, plus 1 lime, for garnish
4 pita breads

1
Preheat oven to 500 to 550 degrees F, as high as it goes.
2
Cover a baking sheet with foil and set a baking rack on top if you have one - not necessary but use it if ya got it.
3
Place yogurt in shallow dish and combine with ginger, 3 cloves grated garlic, chili powder, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom, cumin and 2 tablespoons oil.
4
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat in sauce.
5
Arrange on baking sheet and roast 20 to 25 minutes until juices run clear.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
7
Add 1 clove grated garlic.
8
Pulse chop the chick peas in food processor then add to garlic oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Mash with chicken stock and tahini and reduce heat to low.
10
Combine red onion, bell peppers, chopped hot peppers, to taste, 2 tablespoons hot pepper pickle juice, cilantro leaves, lime juice.
11
Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
12
Wedge the remaining lime, reserve.
13
Warm and crisp pitas in hot oven last few minutes chicken is roasting.
14
Serve chicken with lime wedges to squeeze over top.
15
Serve mashed chick peas alongside.
16
Top the chicken with pepper salad.
17
Cut pitas in half and pass at table.

746

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 inches grated ginger root, 4 cloves garlic, grated, divided, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Chicken with Mashed Chick Peas and Pepper and Onion 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.

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Tandoori Chicken with Mashed Chick Peas and Pepper and Onion Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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