Tandoori Chicken
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Category
Main Course
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Cusine
Indian
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Ingredients
3 lbs bone-in or boneless skinless chicken thighs
1
2 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cardamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro
Directions
To a medium skillet add paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and cardamom. Cook over medium heat until slightly toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 1 - 2 minutes. . In a large mixing bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices from skillet, and season with salt and pepper . Add chicken thighs and toss well in mixture to coat evenly. Cover bowl and transfer to refrigerator and let marinate at least 3 hours and up to 10 hours. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees. Clean grill grates and brush with oil. Grill chicken about 10 - 12 minutes per side for bone-in thighs , while basting once lightly with oil if desired to reduce exterior drying, until chicken registers 165 on an instant read thermometer in center near bone. Let rest a few minutes off heat, serve warm with cilantro.