Tandoori Chicken
(from scafisch’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user austincook (from RecipeThing user Violetdragonfy)
Serves 4 peopleIngredients
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1 tsp coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- dash of ground nutmeg
- 4 (4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- cooking spray
Directions
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Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
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Add yogurt and the next 8 ingredients (yogurt through nutmeg); pulse 4 times or until blended.
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Make 3 diagonal cuts ΒΌ inch deep across the top of each chicken breast half.
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Combine chicken and yogurt mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag.
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Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
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Prepare grill or broiler.
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Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
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Place chicken on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done.