Tandoori Style Chicken Recipe - Cooking Index
1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Boneless skinless chicken breast |
Tandoori Marinade | ||
1 | Onion - chopped coarsely | |
2 | Garlic cloves - chopped fine | |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Lime juice |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Lemon juice |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Ground coriander |
2 teaspoons | 10ml | Paprika |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Ancho chili pepper - powder |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Ground cloves |
Salt and freshly ground black pepper | ||
2 cups | 474ml | Plain nonfat yogurt |
In a food processor, puree the onion and garlic. Process in the lemon and lime juice, add spices and the yogurt and process to blend.
Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture turning occasionally overnight in the refrigerator. Prepare a charcoal or wood fire and let it burn down to embers.
Remove the excess marinade and grill for 5 minutes on each side or until done.
Serve with Yogurt Cilantro sauce to taste.
Source:
Madhur Jaffery "An Invitation to Indian Cooking"
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