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Tandoori Chicken

This tandoori chicken is made with an authentic Indian recipe that marinates the chicken overnight in yogurt with the perfect blend of spices.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 356
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups plain yogurt
  • 0.5 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
  • 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  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.
  3. Mix yogurt, onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in food coloring.
  4. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
  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.
  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).
  7. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 36gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 734mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

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