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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: Megane
  • 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 paired with fragrant Indian-style jeera rice in this delicious recipe.


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:

  • 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 the marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Cut slits into chicken pieces and coat with marinade. Marinate for at least 12 hours.
  3. Make the jeera rice: Wash and soak rice, then sauté with spices before cooking.
  4. Grill the chicken: Grill marinated chicken until cooked through.
  5. Finish the rice: Add peas to the rice during the last few minutes of cooking.
  6. Serve: Serve chicken with rice, cucumbers, onions, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Serve with naan bread or raita for a complete meal.
  • Adjust spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
  • Marinate the chicken for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving of chicken
  • Calories: Varies based on serving size
  • Sugar: Varies
  • Sodium: Varies
  • Fat: Varies
  • Saturated Fat: Varies
  • Unsaturated Fat: Varies
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  • Carbohydrates: Varies
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  • Protein: Varies
  • Cholesterol: Varies