Grilled Tandoori Chicken Pieces
- 1 (4 lb) whole chickens, quartered
- 3 lemons, juice of
- 6 ounces plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- salt and pepper
- cayenne, to taste (optional)
- Garnish
- cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Combine lemon juice, yogurt, oil, garlic and spices in blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a ziploc bag and add chicken. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
- Oil or spray the grill grates. Preheat grill with a hot charcoal fire on one side of the grill or GAS grill to 375 F- lighting one side only of the grill.
- Grill chicken on the HOT side of the grill for 3 minutes per side until all sides are grilled.
- Move chicken to the no heat side and cook for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 170F and juices run clear.
- Wonderful served with an aromatic rice.
whole chickens, lemons, yogurt, vegetable oil, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, fresh ginger, salt, cayenne, cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-tandoori-chicken-pieces-226144 (may not work)