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TANDOORI-MARINATED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER, LIME, AND CHILES



Tandoori-Marinated Chicken with Cucumber, Lime, and Chiles image

Indian cuisine celebrates chicken in remarkable ways, and this dish was inspired by classic tandoori cooking. Rich flavors result from rubbing the bird with a fragrant paste of spices, onion, and yogurt (which acts as a tenderizer) and letting it infuse the meat. The cucumber, lime, and chiles provide sharp, bright contrast to the seductively scented roast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time P1D

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Coarse salt
1 whole chicken (about 4 1/2 pounds)
Cucumbers, lime wedges , and chiles (such as serrano)

Steps:

  • Toast cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind into a fine powder.
  • Puree onion, garlic, and ginger. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion mixture. Fry until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in spice mixture and turmeric. Let cool.
  • Stir yogurt into onion mixture. Season with salt.
  • Place chicken, breast side up, on a rimmed baking sheet, and tuck wings under. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Gently separate skin from breast of chicken, and rub some of the yogurt mixture under the skin on each side. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Uncover chicken, and season with salt. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees. Roast chicken for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and tent loosely with foil. Return to oven, rotating sheet. Roast until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with cucumbers, lime wedges, and chiles.

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

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

TANDOORI CHICKEN



Tandoori Chicken image

Removing the skin from the chicken legs allows the spices in vindaloo paste to penetrate the meat, while yogurt locks in moisture during cooking.

Time 45m

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup plain yogurt (not low-fat; preferably Greek-style)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons vindaloo paste (preferably Patak's brand)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 whole chicken legs (thigh and drumstick; 3 3/4 pounds), skin discarded

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F. Line rack of a broiler pan with foil.
  • Stir together all ingredients except chicken in a large bowl until combined well. Coat both sides of chicken legs well with yogurt mixture (use all of it), then transfer to broiler pan, arranging them in 1 layer.
  • Roast chicken until charred in some spots and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

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