# Grilled Tandoori Chicken

Grilled Tandoori Chicken is a classic Indian dish that is full of flavour, traditionally made in a tandoor oven, but just as delicious made on the grill.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- compact blender
- large baking dish or bowl
- grill or oven
- tongs
- brush

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/_HZS-nHkor8?si=_KVqcDtoRUiHSYDV
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5f6bf16a-f41d-471a-860f-c20b184d7c34
- Extracted: 2025-02-21

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