VIJ'S YOGURT AND TAMARIND MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

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Here is another excellent recipe of Vikram Vij from his restaurant Vij's in Vancouver. Lots of flavor but very simple to make. I post it as it is originally, but I did cut down on the salt. The recipe said 1 1/2 tablespoon of salt! I think it was a mistake. I have after making it twice cut it down to 1 1/2 teaspoon. Feel free to use more. If you ever visit Vancouver BC...you must go to Vij's!!!

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Categories     Chicken

Time 8h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon tamarind paste (Asian supermarket)
3 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste, see intro)
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garam masala or 1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 1/4 lbs boneless chicken thighs, approx 6 oz per serving
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the yogurt, tamarind, garlic, canola, salt, cayenne and garam massala.
  • Add the chicken, mix and make sure the chicken is covered with the marinade.
  • Cover and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours but 8 is prefered.
  • Preheat a grill, barbeque or stovetop cast-iron grill to high heat(if doing this indoors make sure you switch on your exhaust fan,there will be smoke whilst grilling on the high heat. (doing this in a pan does not work for me, it makes a mess and does not brown so well, grill or barbeque gave me a better result).
  • Grill the thighs 2 minutes on each side, then again 2 minutes on each side.
  • Check or the thighs are done, if still pink continue grilling.
  • Serve with the lemon wedges.
  • Note: Tamarind paste should be as thick as jam, if thinner use up to 1 tablespoon more.

Salihu Seidu
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This chicken is amazing!


Gazazgn Kamiso
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! It was juicy and flavorful. The marinade was easy to make and the grilling process was simple. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely


Comedy Means
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This chicken is delicious! I grilled it over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Yasin Miyazi
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I made this chicken for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a


Georgia S
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This chicken is amazing! It's so flavorful and tender. I grilled it over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Ahmed Wael
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I'm not a big fan of grilled chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I grilled it over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a delicious and satisfying m


Pahthie Thielo
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This chicken is delicious! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be m


Faizan Afridhi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! It was juicy and flavorful. The marinade was easy to make and the grilling process was simple. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely


AngelsCraftyCrochets
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This chicken is amazing! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be mak


Mesfin Mulgeta
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the yogurt-tamarind marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a delic


Hd cd
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I made this chicken last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a


susant suman
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This chicken is delicious! The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be m


Raihan Hossin
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful. I usually marinate the chicken for at least 24 hours, but even if I don't have that much time, it still turns out great. I usually grill the chicken, but I've also baked it and it's ju


Eduardo Coria
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This chicken is amazing! The yogurt-tamarind marinade makes it so flavorful and tender. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be


Tony Moran
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! It was juicy and flavorful. The marinade was easy to make and the grilling process was simple. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely


Nomakhosi Ncube
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the yogurt-tamarind marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I grilled the chicken over medium heat and it cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and a salad, and it was a delic


Retaj Metawea
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I made this chicken last night and it was a hit! The marinade was so easy to make and the chicken turned out so flavorful. I grilled the chicken breasts and they were perfectly cooked. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delici


Leo Drazek
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the yogurt-tamarind marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I grilled the chicken over charcoal, and it had a beautiful smoky flavor. I served it with rice and a side of raita,


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