Tandoori Chicken

  • 2 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • 1clove garlic, minced 
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp cilantro
  • 1 drop red food color, 1drop yellow food color (optional)
  1. Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.
     
  2. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
     
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
     
  4. Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges. 

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