How To Make Tandoori Chicken At Home!

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while buttermilk is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while thighs are usually cheaper than breasts.

Start by breaking down a whole chicken, beginning at the thigh and removing the skin.

Score the chicken to allow the marinade to penetrate the meat.

Prepare the marinade by combining 2 cups of whole fat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of chili oil in a mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of diced onions, 2 tablespoons of kosher sea salt, 2 tablespoons of garam masala, 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons of coriander, 2 tablespoons of cumin, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of turmeric, and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro stems to the marinade.

Grate 2 tablespoons each of fresh garlic and ginger into the marinade and mix well.

Pour the marinade over the scored chicken, ensuring it is fully coated, and reserve 1/4 cup for later use as a condiment.

Cover the marinated chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for best results.

Prepare the grill by lighting a couple of chimneys of charcoal and letting them heat up.

While the grill is heating, prepare a yogurt-based condiment by blending 1 cup of whole milk Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of reserved marinade, 1/2 cup of chopped spinach, 1/4 cup of cilantro, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 clove of crushed garlic in a food processor.

Add 1/2 cup of cucumber and 1 serrano pepper to the yogurt mixture, mixing well and seasoning with salt to taste.

For the marinated veggies, combine quartered baby cucumbers, sliced Roma tomatoes, and sliced yellow onion in a bowl, adding the grated garlic and 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, mixing well and seasoning to taste.

Once the grill is ready, place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook until fully cooked and slightly charred.

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