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grilled tandoori chicken

(8 ratings)
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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Although this chicken is not cooked in a tandoor oven, this chicken has all the favors of the traditional Indian dish. Prep time does not include marinating time. Recipe from Cooking Light magazine.

(8 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled tandoori chicken

  • 3/4 c
    coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp
    coarsely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
  • 2
    garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 c
    plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder (if using indian chili powder - use sparingly as it is very hot)
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 4
    4-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • cooking spray

How To Make grilled tandoori chicken

  • 1
    Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add yogurt and the next 8 ingredients (yogurt through nutmeg), pulse 4 times or until blended.
  • 2
    Make 3 diagonal cuts 1/4 inch deep across top of each chicken breast half. Combine chicken and yogurt mixture in a large zip-lock plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • 3
    Prepare grill or broiler. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Place chicken on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.
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