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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Skewers

Tandoori chicken is an Indian roasted chicken dish where the chicken is marinated in a spicy yogurt that is seasoned with masala and chili pepper. You can eat this tasty and juicy tandoori chicken as is, as a part of a larger meal or you could use it in a wrap.

Total Time

10hr 30min

4.9

12 Ratings

Author: Closet Cooking

Servings:

Ingredients

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1/2

Onion , grated

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1 clove

Garlic , grated

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1 Tbsp

Fresh Ginger , freshly grated

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1 Tbsp

Garam Masala

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1 tsp

Ground Cumin , toasted, ground

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Hot Smoked Paprika

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1 tsp

Ground Coriander , toasted, ground

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as needed

Cayenne Pepper

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to taste

Salt

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1/2 cup

Yogurt

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1/2

Lemon , juiced

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1 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Cooking Instructions

In a small bowl, add Onion (1/2) , Garlic (1 clove) , Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) , Garam Masala (1 Tbsp) , Ground Cumin (1 tsp) , Hot Smoked Paprika (1) , Ground Coriander (1 tsp) , Cayenne Pepper (as needed) , and Salt (to taste) .

Stir in Yogurt (1/2 cup) and Lemon (1/2) . Mix thoroughly.

Add the Chicken (1 lb) to the mixture, and mix until well coated. Place in the fridge for at least an hour to marinate, although preferably several hours or even overnight.

Take the chicken out of the fridge and let stand until it comes to room temperature.

Remove the chicken from the marinade, thread onto skewers and grill over a medium heat until cooked, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Serve warm with white rice, naan, or by itself.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

147

FAT

2.7 g

PROTEIN

25.0 g

CARBS

5.4 g