TANDORI CHICKEN

Classic Tandori Chicken is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice and spices, grilled or broiled. For best result, marinated at least 8 hours or overnight. 







Ingredients :

• 2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 Tsp salt
• 1 Lemon, juice extracted
• 1 1/4 cup plain yugart
• 1/2 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 Teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 Teaspoon garam masala
• 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 Teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped

Directions :

• Sliced chicken into serving sizes, 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 turmeric powder. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours .
• 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.
• If roasting, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place the chicken in a roasting pan, brush with oil and cook, turning once.
• Roast for about 25 to 30 or until juices runs clear when pierced.

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