Tandoori chicken is a classic Indian dish that features marinated chicken cooked in a tandoor oven. These skewers are grilled to perfection and served with a delicious tomato chutney. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking.
Recipe
Ingredients:
For the tandoori chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 metal skewers
For the tomato chutney:
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green chili pepper, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cubes and toss to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Thread the chicken: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the metal skewers.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Make the tomato chutney: In a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes, onion, green chili pepper, ginger, lemon juice, cumin, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken skewers with the tomato chutney.
Tandoori chicken skewers with tomato chutney are a delicious and flavorful Indian dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The tender chicken and tangy chutney make for a truly enjoyable meal. Enjoy!
