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Grilled Tandoori Chicken with Indian-Style Rice Recipe

Grilled Tandoori Chicken with Indian-Style Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 16 hours
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 16 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Enjoy the bold flavors of Grilled Tandoori Chicken served with fragrant Indian-style Jeera Rice. This recipe combines a yogurt-based marinade with aromatic spices for a truly authentic taste of Indian cuisine.


Ingredients

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For the marinade:

  • 3 ounces plain Greek yogurt (85g)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground Indian red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin seed
  • 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala

For the rest of the dish:

  • 6 chicken leg quarters (cut into drumsticks and thighs)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 medium red onion (sliced)
  • Cilantro for garnish

For the Indian-style rice, or ‘jeera’ rice:

  • 3 cups dry basmati rice (585g)
  • 3 tablespoons oil (or butter or ghee)
  • 3 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Cut slits into the chicken pieces; 3 slits per drumstick and 4 to 5 per thigh.
  3. Place the chicken in a dish and spread the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 12 hours.
  4. Remove chicken from the refrigerator 3-4 hours before grilling.
  5. Prepare the jeera rice: Wash rice, soak, sauté with spices, and cook.
  6. Cook the chicken on a hot grill, turning often until juices run clear or internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Add peas to the rice during the last few minutes of cooking.
  8. Serve the chicken with rice, cucumbers, onions, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Nutrition info is for chicken only.
  • 1 serving of rice is about 320 calories.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drumstick and thigh
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg