Description
This flavorful Grilled Tandoori Chicken combines a vibrant blend of Indian spices with a tangy yogurt marinade, grilled to juicy perfection and served with a complementary honey-apple cider dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup 5 ounces Greek yogurt (I used 0% fat)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic (finely minced or pressed)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon paprika (I used smoked paprika)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional and to taste)
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (I used breast tenders which cook very quickly to save time)
Dipping Sauce
- about 2/3 cup (6 ounces Greek yogurt (I used 0% fat))
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely minced for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Add all ingredients to a gallon-sized ziptop bag, seal, and squish the chicken around to coat it well and evenly.
- Place bag in the fridge: Marinate for at least 30 minutes (if you can plan ahead and marinate overnight, even better).
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Grilling: Remove chicken from the bag using tongs and place it on the grill; discard the bag and extra marinade.
- Grill chicken on each side for about 4 to 5 minutes or until done. Because I used breast tenders, they cook very quickly, in about 8 minutes total. Large breasts will take longer to grill.
- Rest the Chicken: After chicken is done, set aside to rest (5 to 10 minutes). While it rests, make the dipping sauce.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: To a small bowl, add all ingredients except cilantro, and whisk to combine. Taste, check for seasoning balance and desired consistency, and if necessary add more salt, pepper, oil, honey, etc. to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish the chicken with cilantro before serving it with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible, for best flavor.
- Use breast tenders to reduce grilling time.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spice level.
- Check dipping sauce seasoning and adjust as needed before serving.
