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Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken — a Filipino chicken dish with local spices and herbs. A comforting meal passed down through generations.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 18 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large bs chicken (skin removed and cut into serving pieces)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 1.5 cup yogurt (plain)
  • 1.25 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 piece lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • 1.5 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for chicken and olive oil. Mix thoroughly.

  2. Put the chicken in the bowl and coat with the mixture.

  3. Marinade for 8 to 10 hours.

  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush with olive oil.

  5. Grill until both sides are done.

  6. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced onions, carrots, and cucumber.