How To: BBQ Tandoori Chicken and Beef Tikka - Pakistani/Indian Cooking with Atiya

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

tandoori masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein option.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Combine yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.

Add cumin, coriander, paprika, oil, salt, and pepper to the yogurt mixture and stir until smooth.

Make deep slashes in the chicken pieces to allow marinade to penetrate.

Coat the chicken with the marinade, ensuring all surfaces are covered.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess.

Place chicken on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred.

Baste with additional oil or marinade while grilling for moisture.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, onion, lime wedges, and green chilies.

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