Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast with Grilled Tomato

Name: Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast with Grilled Tomato Jam and Herbed Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground cayenne; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 3 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 pita breads, warmed on the grill; Tomato Jam, recipe follows; Herbed Yogurt, recipe follows; 5 plum tomatoes; 1 serrano chile; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 small Spanish onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Pinch saffron; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cayenne
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pita breads, warmed on the grill
Tomato Jam, recipe follows
Herbed Yogurt, recipe follows
5 plum tomatoes
1 serrano chile
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small Spanish onion, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Pinch saffron
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Heat grill to medium-high.
2
Combine all spices and the oil in a medium bowl to make a paste.
3
Rub a thin layer of the spice paste onto 1 side of each chicken breast.
4
Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until slightly charred and just cooked through.
5
Remove from the grill, let rest 5 minutes, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
6
Serve openface on pitas: the chicken slices, a few dollops of Tomato Jam, and a drizzle of Herbed Yogurt.
7
Heat grill to high.
8
Brush tomatoes and serrano with oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Grill tomatoes and serrano on all sides until charred.
10
Remove from the grill and coarsely chop.
11
Heat oil in a medium saucepan on the grates of the grill or on the side burners.
12
Add the onion and cook until soft.
13
Add the tomatoes, serrano, balsamic vinegar, and saffron and cook until thickened.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature before serving.
16
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
17
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
18
Refrigerate if not using immediately.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons onion powder, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 2 tablespoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast with Grilled Tomato Jam and Herbed Yogurt Sauce 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.

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Tandoori Spiced Chicken Breast with Grilled Tomato Jam and Herbed Yogurt Sauce

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