Chef John's Tandoori Chicken

Chef John's Tandoori Chicken
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tandoori masala powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs


  1. Whisk lime juice, yogurt, tandoori powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  3. Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
  4. Grill chicken on the preheated grill with the lid open for 2 minutes. Close lid and continue to grill chicken for 6 minutes.
  5. Turn chicken, close lid and grill until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

04/16/2018
Chef John's Tandoori Chicken, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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