Grilled Tandoori Chicken

Name: Grilled Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 118 milliliters coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 8 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika; 59 milliliters fresh lemon juice, divided; 591 milliliters plain low-fat yogurt, divided; 473 milliliters coarsely chopped onion; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded serrano chile; 1 kilograms 16 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about

Grilled Tandoori Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 295 calories, 38g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. A mixture of serrano chile, garlic cloves, ground coriander, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the fresh ginger you could follow this main course with the Fresh Ginger Cookies as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine.

Instructions

Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and red pepper to pan; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly.

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Garam Masala

Red Pepper

Coriander

Turmeric

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Cumin

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Frying Pan

Remove from pan; cool.

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Frying Pan

Place onion and next 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

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Onion

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Food Processor

Add spice mixture, 1/2 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons juice, and 1 3/4 teaspoons salt to onion mixture; process until smooth.

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Juice

Onion

Salt

Transfer mixture to a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.

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Ziploc Bags

Cut 3 shallow slits in each chicken thigh.

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Chicken Thighs

Add chicken to bag, and seal. Toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.

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Whole Chicken

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

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Grill

Combine remaining 2 cups yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, remaining 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl, stirring well. Cover and chill.

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Coriander

Yogurt

Cumin

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Bowl

Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 7 minutes on each side or until done.

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Cooking Spray

Whole Chicken

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Grill

Serve with yogurt mixture.

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Servings:

2teaspoons

canola oil 118milliliters

coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger 2teaspoons

garam masala 8

garlic cloves, crushed 2teaspoons

ground coriander, divided 2teaspoons

ground cumin, divided 1teaspoon

ground red pepper 1teaspoon

ground turmeric 4teaspoons

Hungarian sweet paprika 59milliliters

fresh lemon juice, divided 591milliliters

plain low-fat yogurt, divided 473milliliters

coarsely chopped onion 2teaspoons

salt, divided 2teaspoons

finely chopped seeded serrano chile 1kilograms

16 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Essay Chenin Blanc with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 9 dollars per bottle.