Tandoori-style grilled chicken is a flavorful and succulent dish that combines aromatic spices with tender chicken. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, this culinary delight is traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, a cylindrical clay oven. However, with the Penzeys Tandoori Style Grilled Chicken recipe, you can easily recreate this dish on your own grill. This recipe features a marinade made with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and a blend of warm spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. The chicken is then grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and smoky dish.
In addition to the classic tandoori-style grilled chicken, this article also offers two variations: a tandoori-style grilled chicken salad and a tandoori-style grilled chicken wrap. The salad combines grilled chicken with fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and a sprinkling of cilantro for a light and flavorful meal. The wrap features grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Whether you're looking for a main course, a salad, or a wrap, this article has a tandoori-style grilled chicken recipe to satisfy your cravings.
GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN WITH INDIAN-STYLE RICE
Tandoori Chicken is a popular Indian dish but many versions are bland and dry. Our grilled Tandoori chicken recipe comes out juicy and exploding with flavor!
Provided by Bill
Categories Chicken and Poultry
Time 16h45m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
- Use a sharp knife to cut slits into the chicken pieces; this will allow the marinade to really get into the chicken. 3 slits per drumstick and 4 to 5 per thigh should do the trick.
- Usually, Tandoori Chicken calls for the skin to be removed, but I left it on because you want that crispy chicken skin (obviously). You can decide for yourself, but be aware that skin-on chicken is more prone to flare-ups when grilling. You'll have to watch the chicken more closely while it's on the grill and flip the pieces more often to avoid hot spots--all reasonable trade-offs for some extra flavor!
- Place the chicken in a large dish. Spread the marinade all over the chicken and let marinate at least 12 hours, but not more than 2 days. We marinated our chicken for 16 hours, and even more marinating time wouldn't have hurt!
- Be sure to take the chicken out of the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours prior to grilling, so the chicken can come to room temperature--kind of like how you never want to grill a cold steak. This is an important step since there will be marinade on the chicken, and it will burn if the chicken is left too long on the grill because its internal temperature is too low.
- This is a good time to make your Indian-style jeera rice. We've measured out enough rice here to take down all of the chicken, but feel free to make more or less. Wash the rice thoroughly and drain into your cooking vessel. Cover with water and allow to soak for 20 minutes.
- While that's happening, heat your oil/butter/ghee in a saucepan. When it's melted, add the cumin seeds, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Let the spices infuse the oil for 2-3 minutes. After the rice has finished soaking, drain it thoroughly and add it to the spice mixture. Sauté the rice in the pan for about 2 minutes, and transfer to a rice cooker. Add the salt and water (according to your rice cooker directions), and press Start. If you're not using a rice cooker, use our directions for perfect stovetop rice.
- Now it's time to cook the chicken. Start your grill, and keep it covered until it reaches 500 degrees.
- Shake off the excess marinade before placing the chicken on the hot grill. Cook with the grill covered, but stay close to watch for excess smoke, a sure indicator that your chicken is charring!
- Turn the chicken as often as needed to prevent burning and keep the grill cover on so the chicken cooks through quickly. Our chicken took about 45 minutes, and we did have to turn and move the chicken pieces often.
- The chicken is done when the juices run clear when poked or, better yet, use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature near the bone. The optimal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees F.
- For the rice, during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, add the frozen peas and stir thoroughly. Let the rice reheat. Serve the chicken with the rice, sliced fresh cucumbers, sliced red onion, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 827 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN
Steps:
- With a fork, prick holes in the chicken pieces. Using a knife, cut diagonal slices 1-inch apart, and 1/2-inch deep into the larger pieces. Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- In a blender, combine the oil, onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, and process on high speed to a paste. Add the paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and cayenne, and process until well blended. Add the yogurt and lemon juice, and process to a smooth sauce, scraping down the sides to combine all the ingredients. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Turn to coat evenly, rubbing the marinade into the holes and slits. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
- Preheat a grill.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on the first side. Turn, baste as needed, and cook on the second side for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and continue cooking, as necessary until the chicken is cooked through, but still tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. (Alternately, bake in a preheated 425 degrees F oven on a baking sheet for 35 minutes.)
PENZEYS TANDOORI-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN
Make and share this Penzeys Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dav59
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine everything in a zip-lock bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-6 hours.
- Grill or cook in oven.
- If using oven; brown chicken in oven-proof pan and transfer pan to 350 degree Farenheit oven. Cook for 11-13 minutes.
- Enjoy!
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Make and share this Tandoori Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make 3-4 deep diagonal cuts in each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Combine next 9 ingredients in a bowl; then mix in the yogurt.
- Coat chicken well with the tandoori marinade.
- Place in a bowl, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or over night.
- Place chicken on a preheated grill; brush with extra marinade.
- Grill, turning frequently, until chicken is tender and juice runs clear (12-14 minutes).
- Remove, cover with foil, and continue cooking until the chicken is crisp and slightly blackened (5-10 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 695.2, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30.2
TANDOORI-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN
Categories Chicken Marinate Yogurt Spice Summer Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Blend 1 cup yogurt and next 10 ingredients in processor until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in remaining 1 cup yogurt. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place marinade-coated chicken on barbecue. Grill chicken until just cooked through, occasionally basting with butter last 2 minutes, about 12 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Top with onion and cilantro and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Tandoori chicken is a great opportunity to try new flavor combinations.
- Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken.
- Grill the chicken over high heat until it is cooked through. This will give the chicken a nice char and smoky flavor.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, naan, or salad.
Conclusion:
Tandoori chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and smoky aroma, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give tandoori chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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