Indian Tandoori Chicken
Mix yogurt, tandoori powder, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper into a paste.
Recipe Summary Indian Tandoori Chicken
This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken. Serve with long grain Basmati rice, cucumber salad, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob and finish off the meal with Kulfi (Indian ice cream).Ingredients | Tandoori Lamb2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces1 teaspoon salt1 lemon, juiced1 ¼ cups plain yogurt½ onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root2 teaspoons garam masala1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon yellow food coloring1 teaspoon red food coloring2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro1 lemon, cut into wedgesDirectionsRemove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.This dish can also be baked in a hot oven (450 degrees F) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is done.Info | Tandoori Lambprep: 25 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 1 day total: 1 day Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings
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