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4 skewers of chicken pieces

Grilled Tandoori Chicken

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Skewered chicken is grilled with lots of Indian spices and yogurt then grilled for the most delicious tandoori chicken.
Course Dinner Ideas
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 285
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons Indian red chili powder kashmiri chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large pieces
  • 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Indian red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and grated
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • To a small bowl add the red chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt, mix with oil to form a paste.
  • To a large bowl with a lid, add the chicken and massage half of the chili paste all over the chicken pieces. Set aside.
  • To the remaining chili paste add the rest of the ingredients, mix well. Add the mix to the chicken and coat well. Cover and allow to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers. 

Grill Method:

  • Preheat grill on high. Grill for 5-8 minutes per side until cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.

Oven Method:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F/218°C. Place the skewers, evenly spread on a baking sheet . Bake for 5-8 minutes per side. Turn the oven to broil and broil until the tops are lightly charred, cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g