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Plated Tandoori chicken on skewers served with basmati rice, peach chutney and naan

Tandoori Chicken Skewers

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main
Cuisine: Indian, Skewered, Street Food
Keyword: Chicken Marinade, Garam Masala, Grill, Skewers, Street, Tandoori, Tandoori Chicken
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinade Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Chef Tony Zentgraf
Tandoori Chicken is a classic street food of India. The spice flavors come through in this marinade, marinate overnight and you will get amazing tandoori chicken skewers coming off the charcoal grill.
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Equipment

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Tandoori Chicken Marinade

  • ⅔ cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Coriander
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsop Kosher Salt
  • 1 ea Juice of Lemon
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken Thighs

  • Trim any unwanted fat from the chicken thighs.
  • Cut the chicken into 1 ½" x 1 ½" pieces.
  • Reserve until marinade is prepared.

Preparing the Marinade

  • Using a microplane - grate the garlic and ginger.
    Place in the mixing bowl.
  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl and whisk together.
  • Once combined, add the diced chicken and mix well.
  • Refrigerate the marinade for 6- 24 hours.

Skewering and Grilling

  • Preheat the grill to a medium high heat.
  • When ready to grill, remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator.
  • Skewer 6-10 pieces on a metal skewer.
    Depending on how you are serving, smaller amounts on skewers if serving appetizers or individually. More on a skewer if serving family style where you will remove the meat from the skewers.
  • Grill the chicken, turning to avoid burning. Rotating will ensure an even cooking.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches 170° and has an even char on the exterior.
  • Serve with Basmati Rice, Peach or Mango Chutney and Garlic Naan. If you have some Raita it would pair nicely with the Tandoori Chicken.
    Enjoy!

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