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Tandoori Chicken with Cilantro-Shallot Relish

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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 729 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Finely Grated
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Canola Oil
  • 4 Lbs Chicken
  • 3/4 Cup Cilantro
  • 1 Each Shallot
  • 3 Tbsp White Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°
  •  In a small skillet, toast the paprika, garam masala, cumin, coriander and turmeric over moderately low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes
  • Transfer the spices to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Stir in the ginger, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. 
  • Add the spiced yogurt and rub it onto the chicken
  • Place Chicken on a sheet tray and roast for 20-30 mins till the chicken reaches a temperature of 165°.
  • Broil the chicken 6 inches from the heat for about 5 minutes, until lightly charred and crisp.
  • In a small bowl, stir the cilantro, shallot, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 cup of oil; season with salt. Serve with the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 729kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 81gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 4685mgPotassium: 1783mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1125IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Tandoori
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