JULIE SAHNI'S EASY TANDOORI CHICKEN

Julie Sahni's Easy Tandoori Chicken image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 25m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
4 tablespoons lemon juice
8 medium cloves garlic minced
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only
2 lemons quartered

Steps:

Prick holes in the chicken with the tines of a fork. In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and marinate, covered, overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Heat the grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Scrape off excess and reserve. Brush the grill with oil. Grill the chicken for 5 minutes. Turn and baste with sauce. Continue to turn and baste, using as much sauce as desired, until the juices run clear when pricked with a knife, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Serve garnished with slices of tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon and cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 349, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 948 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams