Authentic Tandoori Chicken: A Delicious Indian Grill Recipe

Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian grill recipe made with marinated chicken that is cooked in a tandoor oven. It has a bold and spicy flavor and is usually served with a side of refreshing yogurt sauce. This recipe uses a grill pan to recreate the tandoori chicken at home, but you can also use a regular grill or bake it in the oven.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt (for serving)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
2. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through and has grill marks. Alternatively, you can grill the chicken on a regular grill or bake it in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
3. Stir the chopped cilantro into the 1/4 cup of yogurt. Serve the tandoori chicken with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Tips:

• For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add some chopped fresh chilies to the marinade.
• To give the tandoori chicken a nice charred flavor, you can broil it in the oven for the last few minutes of cooking. Just make sure to keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn.
• If you don't have a grill pan, you can use a regular pan on the stovetop or bake the chicken in the oven. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time as needed.

Tandoori chicken is a delicious and flavorful Indian grill recipe that is sure to impress. The combination of spices in the marinade gives the chicken a bold and aromatic flavor, and the yogurt sauce helps to balance out the heat. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think in the comments! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.