Fast Tandoori Chicken
Here’s a dead-simple weeknight meal that Mark Bittman came up with at the dawn of the century for fast tandoori chicken – chicken quickly marinated in yogurt and spices, then run under the broiler for less than 10 minutes. The whole process takes about an hour, but the active cooking time is around 20 minutes in total, and it makes for a delicious family meal when served with Basmati rice and some sautéed spinach.
Ingredients
- 2cups yogurt
- 2teaspoons minced ginger
- 2teaspoons minced garlic
- 2teaspoons paprika
- 2teaspoons ground coriander
- Juice of a lime
- Salt and fresh black pepper
- 1 1/2pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Minced cilantro, for garnish
Directions
Heat broiler or grill. Combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, paprika, coriander, half the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Dredge chicken in yogurt mixture and marinate 5 to 60 minutes, as time allows.
If you're broiling, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Put chicken breasts on pan, underside facing up; reserve marinade that does not cling to breasts. Broil 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Turn chicken, and spoon remaining marinade over. Broil on smooth side another 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Garnish, add remaining lime juice over chicken and serve, spooning the cooked marinade over the meat and, if you're serving it, over rice.
If grilling, cut marinade by half. Cook 3 to 4 minutes a side, until chicken browns and is cooked through, at times brushing with marinade. Garnish, add lime, serve.
Nutrition
- Info
- Trans Fat: 0 gramsFat: 9 gramsCalories: 296Saturated Fat: 4 gramsUnsaturated Fat: 3 gramsSodium: 739 milligramsSugar: 6 gramsFiber: 2 gramsCarbohydrate: 10 gramsProtein: 43 grams
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11474-fast-tandoori-chicken