Grilled Indian Chicken Recipes

INDIAN-SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk onion, lemon (or lime) juice, oil, garam masala and salt in a bowl until well combined.
• Place chicken in a shallow dish or 1-gallon sealable plastic bag. Add the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.
• Preheat grill to medium-high or position a rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler.
• To grill: Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 8 minutes per side.
• To broil: Line a broiler pan (or baking sheet) with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place the chicken on the foil. Broil, watching carefully and turning at least once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes total.

SPICY INDIAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients well.
• Coat chicken pieces in marinade paste.
• Marinate from 1 hour, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Grill over medium coals until browned, about 15 minutes each side.

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS TANDOORI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, salt, pepper, cloves, and ginger. Mix in garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Set aside.
• Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, press air out of bag, and seal. Turn the bag over several times to distribute marinade. Place bag in a bowl, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for direct medium heat.
• Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. With paper towels, wipe off excess marinade. Spray chicken pieces with olive oil spray.
• Place chicken on the grill, and cook about 2 minutes. Turn, and cook 2 minutes more. Then arrange the chicken to receive indirect heat, and cook approximately 35 to 40 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.

INDIAN STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large bowl; stir until well blended. Add chicken, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Prepare grill and spray grate with cooking spray.
• Remove chicken from marinade and place on a platter. Discard marinade. Grill chicken skin side down 6 to 8 minutes; turn and grill second side 6 to 8 minutes.