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Tandoori Style Indian Grilled Chicken

A delicious tandoori style Indian dish that's twice marinated and cooked on the grill. Perfect for a backyard cookout! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 11 hours 55 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt regular or reduced fat
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro chopped and lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut a shallow slit lengthwise down the center of each chicken breast. Place them in a shallow dish and season them with the kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle them with the fresh lemon juice.
  2. Refrigerate the dish for about 30 minutes.
  3. Whisk together the yogurt, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, paprika and cayenne until the mixture is smooth. Spread the yogurt mixture on both sides of the prepared chicken breasts, making sure they are evenly coated.
  4. Cover the dish and marinate the chicken for at least 6 hours - overnight is best.
  5. Light a charcoal barbeque or heat a gas grill for medium high heat. Lightly oil the grate.
  6. Remove the chicken from the marinade and wipe off the excess.
  7. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until there is no pink in the center of the breast.