Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken

var hupso_services_t=new Array(Twitter,Facebook,Google Plus,Pinterest,Tumblr,StumbleUpon,Email,Print);var hupso_background_t=#EAF4FF;var hupso_border_t=#66CCFF;var hupso_toolbar_size_t=small;var hupso_twitter_via = thymetocreate1;var hupso_image_folder_url = ;var hupso_twitter_via=thymetocreate1;var hupso_url_t=;var hupso_title_t=Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken;Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken Do you love the taste of the Tandoori Chicken (Murghi)  you get at your local Indian restaurant? This recipe for Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken is a spin off that you can prepare at home. Recipe History Tandoori is a style of cooking that is common on the Indian subcontinent.   I was first introduced to it by a friend of Indian heritage. If you are unfamiliar with Indian food, I would strongly suggest going with someone familiar with the dishes.  But, I also recommend (if possible) going with group of people that are open to ordering a bunch of different things to sample. The origins of this particular recipe are attributed to Tiffany at Creme de la Crumb. You can find the original recipe at: http://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/grilled-tandoori-chicken/ The Tandoor Tandoor dishes are traditionally prepared in a clay oven called a tandoor that cooks at exceptionally high heat. A number of different things are cooked in this oven including naan (bread), chicken, or lamb. Recipe Ingredients This recipe will be prepared on a gas grill instead of a tandoor oven. First, the chicken will be bathed in a yogurt and citrus based marinade with a blend of seasonings. The seasonings will include graham masala, ginger, coriander, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Directions I prefer breast meat and like to have a consistent thickness so that it cooks evenly. Therefore, I slice each breast in half lengthwise to create two pieces. My chicken breast is then placed in a storage bag or container with the marinade. I marinade it for at least 30 minutes. I prefer to take the chicken out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling. Marinading Tandoori Chicken I grill my chicken at 450 degrees. For this recipe, I grilled it for approximately 5 minutes per side. You will want to be sure that your chicken is cooked to an internal temp of 165. A meat thermometer is helpful. Grilled Tandoori Chicken See the following link for more information on cooking temps: https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html   Serving Ideas This recipe for Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken goes great with a simple side of greens with vinaigrette, rice, and/or naan. I like to garnish it with chopped fresh cilantro leaves and either lemon or lime wedges. Peanuts or green pinions would also make a nice addition.   var hupso_services_t=new Array(Twitter,Facebook,Google Plus,Pinterest,Tumblr,StumbleUpon,Email,Print);var hupso_background_t=#EAF4FF;var hupso_border_t=#66CCFF;var hupso_toolbar_size_t=small;var hupso_twitter_via = thymetocreate1;var hupso_image_folder_url = ;var hupso_twitter_via=thymetocreate1;var hupso_url_t=;var hupso_title_t=Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken;{@context:http:\/\/schema.org\/,@type:Recipe,name:Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken,author:{@type:Person,name:Gina},datePublished:2016-12-04 13:36:10,image:https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/thymetocreate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/DSC1496.jpg?fit=3648%2C5472&ssl=1,description:,recipeCategory:Dinner,recipeCuisine:Indian} Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken Print Recipe CourseDinner, Entree, Supper CuisineIndian Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken Print Recipe CourseDinner, Entree, Supper CuisineIndian Share this Recipe Related