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Tags: SpicyMeat
Category: Chicken
Area: Indian

Tandoori chicken

Ingredients:
  • lemons - 2 Juice
  • paprika - 4 tsp
  • red onions - 2 finely chopped
  • chicken thighs - 16 skinnless
  • vegetable oil - For brushing
  • Greek yogurt - 300ml
  • ginger - large piece
  • garlic clove - 4
  • garam masala - ¾ tsp
  • ground cumin - ¾ tsp
  • chilli powder - ½ tsp
  • turmeric - ¼ tsp
Instructions
  • Mix the lemon juice with the paprika and red onions in a large shallow dish
  • Slash each chicken thigh three times, then turn them in the juice and set aside for 10 mins
  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour over the chicken
  • Give everything a good mix, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr
  • This can be done up to a day in advance
  • Heat the grill
  • Lift the chicken pieces onto a rack over a baking tray
  • Brush over a little oil and grill for 8 mins on each side or until lightly charred and completely cooked through