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).

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 356 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1 ¼ cups plain yogurt
• 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

Remove 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.

Step 3

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).

Step 4

Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.