"Tandoori" grilled chicken Recipe Recipe

Name: "Tandoori" grilled chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken leg quarters (drumstick+thigh), skinned, and trimmed; kosher salt, 1 t; lemon juice, 1 T; yogurt, 2 cups; lemon juice, 1 T; ground cumin, 1 T; ground coriander, 1 t; paprika, 2 t; cardamom seeds (hulled), 1/4 t; cloves (whole), 1/4 t; ground black pepper, 1/2 t; kosher salt, 1 t; turmeric, 1 t; garam masala, 1 t (can substitute 1/4 t each allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon); onion powder, 1 T; garlic powder, 1 t; cayenne pepper, to taste (I usually use 1/2 t); garlic butter, 1/4 cup; oil, 1/4 cup

Servings: persons

6 chicken leg quarters (drumstick+thigh), skinned, and trimmed
kosher salt, 1 t
lemon juice, 1 T
yogurt, 2 cups
lemon juice, 1 T
ground cumin, 1 T
ground coriander, 1 t
paprika, 2 t
cardamom seeds (hulled), 1/4 t
cloves (whole), 1/4 t
ground black pepper, 1/2 t
kosher salt, 1 t
turmeric, 1 t
garam masala, 1 t (can substitute 1/4 t each allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon)
onion powder, 1 T
garlic powder, 1 t
cayenne pepper, to taste (I usually use 1/2 t)
garlic butter, 1/4 cup
oil, 1/4 cup

1
Make 2-3 shallow cuts (1/4a deep) on the fleshy side of each chicken leg.
2
Dress both sides of each leg with lemon juice and salt and set aside (at least 20 minutes).
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt and lemon juice.
4
Grind together all the spices; add the spice mixture to the yogurt.
5
Pat the chicken legs dry and add to the marinade (freezer bags work great for this).
6
Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning at least once.
7
Shake excess marinade off of the chicken.
8
Brush the chicken with a 1:1 mixture of garlic butter and oil.
9
On a generously oiled grill, cook the legs over medium-high flame for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
10
Warning: there will be flare-ups!
11
Serve with lime wedges (to be squeezed over the meat at the time of eating).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken leg quarters (drumstick+thigh), skinned, and trimmed, kosher salt, 1 t, lemon juice, 1 T, yogurt, 2 cups, and more.

Yes, "Tandoori" grilled chicken Recipe 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.

"Tandoori" grilled chicken Recipe

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