Grilled Tandoori-Spiced Chicken over Green Papaya Salad

Name: Grilled Tandoori-Spiced Chicken over Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps Asian fish sauce (preferably nuoc mam); 2 carrots, finely shredded; 1 teaspoons cayenne; 1 pinch Pinch cayenne; 1 whole chicken, cut into 4 sections, skinless; 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro; 158 milliliters cilantro leaves, washed well and spun dry; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 larges garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press; 5 green cardamom pods; 946 milliliters 1/2 pounds green papaya, peeled, seeded, and coarsely shredded in a food processor (about; 1 Tbsp ground ginger; 2 lemons, juiced; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 lemon, zested; 79 milliliters fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons paprika; 118 milliliters plain yogurt; 4 Tbsps roasted peanuts, crushed; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp sugar; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 59 milliliters vegetable shortening

Grilled Tandoori-Spiced Chicken over Green Papaya Salad is a gluten free side dish. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 315 calories, 7g of protein, and 20g of fat. A mixture of cayenne, coriander seeds, chicken, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

Instructions

With a sharp paring knife, make 2 to 3 (1/2-inch deep) diagonal cuts in each piece of chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through.

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Whole Chicken

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Knife

In a small saute pan set over moderate heat, combine the ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom pods, and cayenne. Cook, gently shaking the pan, until you can smell the spices, approximately 1 minute.

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Cardamom Pods

Coriander

Turmeric

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Paprika

Ginger

Spices

Cumin

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Frying Pan

Transfer the spices to a spice/coffee grinder and grind the spices finely.

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Coffee

Spices

Transfer the chicken pieces to a large resealable plastic bag and add the spice mixture, garlic, and lemon juice and toss to coat thoroughly, making sure the rub penetrates the cuts. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator, for at least 5 hours or overnight.

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Chicken Pieces

Lemon Juice

Whole Chicken

Garlic

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Ziploc Bags

Preheat grill.

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Grill

Remove chicken pieces from the plastic bag and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Rub the chicken pieces thoroughly with half the shortening.

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Salt And Pepper

Chicken Pieces

Shortening

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Ziploc Bags

Grill chicken on an oiled rack 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals or on a gas grill for 7 to 10 minutes per side. While grilling, brush on the remaining shortening. When the chicken pieces are cooked through, transfer to a platter.

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Chicken Pieces

Shortening

Whole Chicken

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Grill

Let chicken stand while preparing salad.

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Whole Chicken

In a sieve, drain the yogurt for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper, to taste.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon Zest

Cilantro

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Garlic

Pepper

Yogurt

Salt

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Sieve

Bowl

In a large bowl, whisk together the pressed garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar, and blend until the sugar is dissolved.

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Fish Sauce

Lime Juice

Garlic

Sugar

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Whisk

Bowl

Add chile, papaya, carrot, and cilantro to the dressing, tossing well. Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

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Cilantro

Carrot