Best 5 Vijs Yogurt And Tamarind Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipes

**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to India, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Discover the art of creating mouthwatering grilled chicken marinated in a symphony of yogurt, tamarind, and aromatic spices. Our collection of recipes will guide you through the steps to achieve perfectly tender and succulent chicken, infused with the vibrant flavors of tamarind and yogurt. From traditional marinades to innovative variations, these recipes cater to diverse palates, promising an unforgettable grilled experience.**

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**Prepare to indulge in a symphony of grilled chicken masterpieces, each marinated in a unique blend of yogurt, tamarind, and spices. Let the tantalizing aromas fill your kitchen as you grill these culinary creations to perfection. Whether you prefer traditional or adventurous flavors, our collection of recipes has something for every palate. Embark on this culinary journey and elevate your grilling game to new heights, creating unforgettable meals that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.**

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

YOGURT AND TAMARIND MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN - MY VERSION OF V

Yogurt and Tamarind Marinated Grilled Chicken - My Version of V image

This is my version of this wonderful recipe. The original uses boneless chicken thighs and the portion is doubled.

Provided by mell_2

Categories Curries

Time P1DT30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/8 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste (Asian supermarket)
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1/8 cup canola oil
3/4 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon garam masala
1 1/8 lbs boneless chicken breasts
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 breasts 4 minutes on each side, then again 4 minutes on each side.
Check or the thighs are done, if still pink continue grilling.
Serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 1400, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 27.7

VIJ'S YOGURT AND TAMARIND MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

Vij's Yogurt and Tamarind Marinated Grilled Chicken image

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!!!

Provided by PetsRus

Categories Chicken

Time 8h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.

GRILLED TAMARIND AND ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN

Grilled Tamarind and Orange Glazed Chicken image

Bring some life to your usual chicken dinner. Tamarind concentrate is so easy to use and this recipe is the perfect introduction to it.

Provided by Sarah

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 dash chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®), or to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

Whisk olive oil, herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; place chicken in marinade and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 6 hours, turning chicken occasionally in marinade.
Whisk chicken broth, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, butter, tamarind paste, and ginger in a saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook at a vigorous boil, whisking often, until mixture has reduced to about 3/4 cup and glaze coats the back of a spoon, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chile-garlic sauce; season tamarind glaze with salt and black pepper.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray. Pour about 3 tablespoons tamarind glaze into a small bowl for basting and set aside.
Place chicken breasts onto preheated grill; discard used marinade. Grill chicken until browned, the meat is no longer pink inside, and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side, basting with reserved tamarind glaze. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a serving plate and serve with remaining tamarind glaze poured on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 115.6 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH YOGURT MARINADE

Grilled Chicken With Yogurt Marinade image

Boneless skinless chicken thighs are a reliable choice when it comes to grilling chicken. They're thinner than breasts, so they cook more evenly, and the higher fat content makes them difficult to overcook. In this recipe inspired by Turkish chicken kebabs, a yogurt and herb marinade makes them supremely tender and helps them brown beautifully on the grill. While some citrus-heavy marinades begin to break down chicken after just a few hours, this marinade uses only the zest, saving the juice for a quick squeeze before serving. The result is incredibly tender chicken you can prep up to a day in advance. Oregano and thyme work well together here, but feel free to play around with herbs and use what you have on hand, or substitute dried herbs in a pinch.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories poultry, main course

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the grill or pan
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
1 lemon
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, oregano, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper. Zest the lemon over the bowl, reserving the rest of the lemon for serving. Whisk until smooth.
Add the chicken thighs, toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 24. Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
If using a grill, clean and oil the grates. Set the grill to medium-high or heat a grill pan slicked with olive oil on the stovetop over medium-high. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the thighs), covering the grill halfway through if necessary to retain heat, until cooked through.
Transfer the chicken thighs to a platter and squeeze half the lemon over them. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

YOGURT-MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN

Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken image

This easy, fresh-tasting yogurt marinade helps the chicken stay juicy even if it gets a little overcooked.

Provided by yumster

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ pounds chicken thighs

Steps:

Mix Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, cayenne, and pepper together in a large bowl. Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag; cover with yogurt mixture.
Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, 3 to 8 hours.
Bring chicken to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pour off marinade.
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks form, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

Choose the right chicken:For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Make sure the chicken is evenly sized so that it cooks evenly.
Marinate the chicken overnight: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will be. If you don't have time to marinate the chicken overnight, marinate it for at least 30 minutes.
Use a hot grill: A hot grill will help to sear the chicken and prevent it from sticking. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken.
Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken.
Let the chicken rest before serving: Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken.

Conclusion:

This Vij's yogurt and tamarind marinated grilled chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to cook chicken. The yogurt and tamarind marinade adds a ton of flavor to the chicken, and the grilling process helps to create a slightly charred and smoky flavor. This chicken is perfect for serving with rice, vegetables, or salad. It's also a great option for meal prepping.