Tandoori Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons of neutral cooking oil.
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1 tablespoon of garam masala spice mix.
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1 tablespoon of mild paprika.
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1 teaspoon of cayenne powder.
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1 teaspoon of ground turmeric.
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1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
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1 teaspoon of ground coriander.
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2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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1 cup of natural yogurt.
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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2 tablespoons of finely grated ginger.
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1 teaspoon of salt.
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4 chicken quarters (thigh and drumstick).
# Instructions:
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Pour the oil into a small saucepan and heat it until it’s glistening but not yet burning on medium heat.
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Toss all the ground spices into the hot oil and stir non-stop for a couple of minutes until it smells amazing.
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Leave the spiced oil to cool down to room temperature before moving on.
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Mix the cooled spice oil into the yogurt really well so it’s completely blended.
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Stir in the garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and salt into the yogurt mixture, blending everything together smoothly.
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Cut deep slashes into the chicken, reaching down to the bone, about 3–4 on each piece.
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Spread the marinade all over the chicken, making sure it fills the slashes. Cover it up and stick it in the fridge for at least 1 hour, but no more than 8 hours.
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Set up your grill with a hotter area for direct flames and a cooler area on the side.
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Rub the grill grates with a paper towel dipped in a bit of vegetable oil.
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Take the chicken out of the marinade. Get rid of any extra marinade, but leave some on for flavor.
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On the hotter part of the grill, cook the chicken for about 2–3 minutes per side until you get nice grill marks.
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Move the chicken to the cooler part of the grill, cover it, and cook for 20–40 minutes until the meat juices are clear.
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Let the chicken sit for a little while, about 5 minutes before you dig in.
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Serve it with French bread and a side of raita for dipping.
# Notes:
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A classic Indian dish.
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It can also be cooked in an oven broiler.
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Perfect for prepping ahead of time.
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Done traditionally for an authentic touch.