Best Tandoori Marinated Chicken With Cucumber Lime And Chiles Recipes

TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER MELON RELISH

Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish image

We all need a quick meal that's deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when I get home, I grill the chicken and make the relish. My husband loves the spicy flavor. To amp up the heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garam masala, salt and pepper flakes until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate up to 6 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., For relish, in a small bowl, mix cantaloupe, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, mint and remaining lemon juice., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bowl. Grill chicken, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with relish and reserved marinade. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY TANDOORI GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CURRY-CUCUMBER SAUCE

Spicy Tandoori Grilled Chicken With Curry-Cucumber Sauce image

This chicken has a traditional East Indian tandoori flavor, and is marinated in a buttermilk/kosher salt curry brine for 3-4 hours before grilling, which produces the most moist and delicious chicken. This chicken had lots of flavors, and is wonderful grilled! Prep time includes marinating time. Make certain to use only coarse kosher salt. Serve with the curry-cucumber sauce on the side to "cool the heat"

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Poultry

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 -5 fresh finely minced garlic cloves
3 -4 lbs chicken pieces (skin on or off)
1 cup cucumber, very finely chopped and seeded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the ginger powder, curry powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper; set aside 2 teaspoons of the mixture.
To make the brine: In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, sugar and minced garlic; mix to combine until the sugar and salt are dissolved completely.
Stir in the remaining ginger mixture into buttermilk mixture (keep about 2 teaspoons to flavor the chicken pieces before grilling).
Place the chicken pieces in a large heavy-duty ziploc freezer bag, and then place in a shallow dish to catch any small leaks.
Pour the buttermilk brine/ginger mixture mixture over the chicken pieces in the bag.
Coat the pieces well with the brine.
Place in refrigerator for 3-4 hours, turning the bag occasionally to distribute the marinade over the chicken.
When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the bag and discard marinade/brine.
Sprinkle the chicken with the reserved 2-3 teaspoons of the ginger spice.
Set grill to medium temperature.
Place the chicken on the grill and cover with grill lid.
Cook chicken for about 50-60 minutes.
To make the curry-cucumber sauce: In a bowl combine all the ingredients; mix well to combine.
Cover and chill until serving.
Delicious!