TANDOORI CHICKEN

Tandoori Chicken image

Provided by littleturtle

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup low-fat yogurt

Steps:

Make 3-4 deep diagonal cuts in each chicken breast.
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Combine next 9 ingredients in a bowl; then mix in the yogurt.
Coat chicken well with the tandoori marinade.
Place in a bowl, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or over night.
Place chicken on a preheated grill; brush with extra marinade.
Grill, turning frequently, until chicken is tender and juice runs clear (12-14 minutes).
Remove, cover with foil, and continue cooking until the chicken is crisp and slightly blackened (5-10 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 695.2, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30.2