Best Yogurt And Tamarind Marinated Grilled Chicken My Version Of V Recipes

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VIJ'S YOGURT AND TAMARIND MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN



Vij's Yogurt and Tamarind Marinated Grilled Chicken image

Here is another excellent recipe of Vikram Vij from his restaurant Vij's in Vancouver. Lots of flavor but very simple to make. I post it as it is originally, but I did cut down on the salt. The recipe said 1 1/2 tablespoon of salt! I think it was a mistake. I have after making it twice cut it down to 1 1/2 teaspoon. Feel free to use more. If you ever visit Vancouver BC...you must go to Vij's!!!

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon tamarind paste (Asian supermarket)
3 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste, see intro)
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garam masala or 1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 1/4 lbs boneless chicken thighs, approx 6 oz per serving
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the yogurt, tamarind, garlic, canola, salt, cayenne and garam massala.
  • Add the chicken, mix and make sure the chicken is covered with the marinade.
  • Cover and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours but 8 is prefered.
  • Preheat a grill, barbeque or stovetop cast-iron grill to high heat(if doing this indoors make sure you switch on your exhaust fan,there will be smoke whilst grilling on the high heat. (doing this in a pan does not work for me, it makes a mess and does not brown so well, grill or barbeque gave me a better result).
  • Grill the thighs 2 minutes on each side, then again 2 minutes on each side.
  • Check or the thighs are done, if still pink continue grilling.
  • Serve with the lemon wedges.
  • Note: Tamarind paste should be as thick as jam, if thinner use up to 1 tablespoon more.

TAMARIND MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS IN COCONUT-CHICKPEA FLOUR



Tamarind Marinated Chicken Breasts in Coconut-Chickpea Flour image

My version of Vij's version. I have reduced the amount of oil used. Vij's states this is for 6 I believe it is more for 8.

Provided by mell_2

Categories     Curries

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (poke all over with knife)
2/3 cup tamarind paste
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3/8 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1/8 cup canola oil
1 1/2 lbs onions, thinly sliced
7 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise
8 ounces tomatoes, 2 medium, chopped
1 large jalapeno, chopped
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon crushed cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 inches cinnamon sticks
1/2 tablespoon salt
5 tablespoons chickpea flour
6 cups water
1 cup low-fat coconut milk

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and cover well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or do it in the morning and leave in fridge until dinnertime.
  • Curry: Heat oil on medium heat 1 minute. Add onions and saute till golden brown about 10 minutes. Edges of some onions will be slightly burnt and that's okay.
  • Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, cayenne, tumeric, cinnamon stick and salt. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until oil glistens through tomatoes. Reduce heat to low.
  • In a separate bowl, mix chick pea flour and 1 cup of water mixing thoroughly with whisk. Make sure there are no lumps.
  • Add this mixture and remaining water to curry. Stir well and increase heat to medium.
  • When curry boils, reduce to low and add coconut milk.
  • Stir curry regularly and simmer for 20-30 minutes. The curry will thicken as it boils. Cook until the curry is the consistency of a cream sauce.
  • Preheat BBQ or grilling pan to high heat. If in the kitchen, turn the exhaust fan on high and open the windows.
  • Grill each chicken breast 4-5 minutes each side. Test for doneness and cook another minute per side if necessary.

YOGURT-MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN



Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken image

This easy, fresh-tasting yogurt marinade helps the chicken stay juicy even if it gets a little overcooked.

Provided by yumster

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ pounds chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Mix Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, cayenne, and pepper together in a large bowl. Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag; cover with yogurt mixture.
  • Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, 3 to 8 hours.
  • Bring chicken to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pour off marinade.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks form, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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