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Tandoori Chicken

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces

  • 1 medium lemon, juiced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 ¼ cups plain yogurt

  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring (Optional)

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro

  • 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1


Gather all ingredients.


Step 2


Remove and discard skin from chicken pieces. Cut slits into meat and place into a shallow dish. Season chicken on both sides with lemon juice and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.


Step 3


Mix yogurt, onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in food coloring.


Step 4


Spread yogurt mixture over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).


Step 5


When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard remaining marinade.


Step 6


Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).


Step 7


Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.






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