Tandoori Murghi (Tandoori Chicken)
A very tasty Indian dish. It is moist marinated strips of chicken cooked at very high heat. This dish is perfect with a rice dish and a chickpea stew.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts and Thighs (Amount based on number of guests)
Marinade
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Coriander
- 3 tbsp Curry Powder
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Clean and cut Chicken into 1-inch thick strips.
- Marinate chicken overnight in Plain Yogurt, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Cumin, Coriander, Curry Powder, Paprika, Turmeric, Salt and Pepper.
- In a very hot skillet with a light coating of oil place marinated chicken and cook about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Notes
Alternative Cooking Option - Bake
Place chicken strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet brushed with a little olive oil and bake in 450℉ oven for 6-8 minutes or until chicken has a burnt-red color - not blackened, just a rich lacquered look. It will be glossy and beautifully colored from the spices.
