Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 skinless leg-thigh chicken pieces; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise, separated into rings; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 skinless leg-thigh chicken pieces
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise, separated into rings
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Blend 1 cup yogurt and next 10 ingredients in processor until smooth.
2
Transfer to large bowl.
3
Mix in remaining 1 cup yogurt.
4
Add chicken and turn to coat.
5
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
7
Place marinade-coated chicken on barbecue.
8
Grill chicken until just cooked through, occasionally basting with butter last 2 minutes, about 12 minutes per side.
9
Transfer chicken to platter.
10
Top with onion and cilantro and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tandoori-Style Grilled 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.

Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken

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