Grilled Tandoori Chicken

25m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1To a compact blender, add 15g fresh lemon juice, 30g avocado oil, 25g fresh ginger root and 30g garlic cloves.
  2. 2Blend into a paste.
  3. 3To a large baking dish or large bowl, add in 6 skinless chicken legs, scored.
  4. 4Add the previously prepared ginger & garlic paste.
  5. 5Add 3-4 tsp sea salt.
  6. 6Add 3-5 tsp smoked paprika, or kashmiri chili powder.
  7. 7Add 1.5 Tbsp ground cumin.
  8. 8Add 1.5 Tbsp ground coriander.
  9. 9Add 1 Tbsp black pepper, freshly ground.
  10. 10Add 1 tsp turmeric powder.
  11. 11Add 1 Tbsp tamarind paste.
  12. 12Add 1-2 tsp liquid smoke.
  13. 13Add 1 1/2 cups keto yogurt (recipe in description box), or Greek yogurt.
  14. 14Mix all the ingredients by hand, coating evenly.
  15. 15Marinate the chicken in the fridge overnight for at least 12 hours.
  16. 16Preheat the grill (or oven) on medium high heat (375°F - 400°F).
  17. 17Grill for 25-30 minutes, flipping a few times for even cooking.
  18. 18Brush on the left over marinade.
  19. 19Optional: torch the chicken legs with a blow torch until slightly charred.
  20. 20Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 15 g fresh lemon juice
  • 30 g avocado oil
  • 25 g fresh ginger root
  • 30 g garlic cloves
  • 6 skinless chicken legs, scored
  • 3 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tsp smoked paprika, or kashmiri chili powder
  • 1.5 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1.5 Tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1.5 cups keto yogurt or greek yogurt

Equipment

compact blenderlarge baking dish or bowlgrill or oventongsbrush