TANDOORI-MARINATED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER, LIME, AND CHILES
Indian cuisine celebrates chicken in remarkable ways, and this dish was inspired by classic tandoori cooking. Rich flavors result from rubbing the bird with a fragrant paste of spices, onion, and yogurt (which acts as a tenderizer) and letting it infuse the meat. The cucumber, lime, and chiles provide sharp, bright contrast to the seductively scented roast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time P1D
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toast cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind into a fine powder.
- Puree onion, garlic, and ginger. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion mixture. Fry until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in spice mixture and turmeric. Let cool.
- Stir yogurt into onion mixture. Season with salt.
- Place chicken, breast side up, on a rimmed baking sheet, and tuck wings under. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Gently separate skin from breast of chicken, and rub some of the yogurt mixture under the skin on each side. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Uncover chicken, and season with salt. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees. Roast chicken for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and tent loosely with foil. Return to oven, rotating sheet. Roast until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with cucumbers, lime wedges, and chiles.
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Sheri Lake
[email protected]This was my first time making Tandoori chicken and it was a success! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hanna Do
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful. I also love the cucumber-lime-chile sauce. It's the perfect complement to the chicken.
Nasdaq Forex
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and flavorful. I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family and friends.
Layla Rodriguez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken turned out great. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Koolbean
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry. The marinade was flavorful, but the chicken itself was overcooked.
Onyibe chijioke Solomon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party. The chicken is easy to make ahead of time and the sauce can be made in advance as well.
Joseph Mwangi
[email protected]I had some trouble finding the right ingredients, but the end result was worth it. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was a great addition.
Hafeez ibrhm
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful.
El Garage de Vladimir
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Tandoori chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ssemakula dauda
[email protected]This was my first time making Tandoori chicken and it turned out great! The marinade was easy to make and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nobita Shizuka
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. The cucumber-lime-chile sauce is also amazing.
James Charles
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for Tandoori chicken. It's easy to make, the chicken is delicious, and the sauce is a great addition.
Zainab Muhammad shuaibu
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The marinade was simple but effective, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The cucumber-lime-chile sauce was also a nice touch.
Roland Perli
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a delicious flavor. The cucumber-lime-chile sauce is also a great addition.
Kerri Euber
[email protected]This Tandoori chicken is a winner! The marinade is flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with the cucumber-lime-chile sauce, which was a great complement. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.