Grilled Tandoori Style Chicken Food

GRILLED TANDOORI-SPICED CHICKEN OVER GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• With a sharp paring knife, make 2 to 3 (1/2-inch deep) diagonal cuts in each piece of chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• In a small saute pan set over moderate heat, combine the ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom pods, and cayenne. Cook, gently shaking the pan, until you can smell the spices, approximately 1 minute.
• Transfer the spices to a spice/coffee grinder and grind the spices finely.
• Transfer the chicken pieces to a large resealable plastic bag and add the spice mixture, garlic, and lemon juice and toss to coat thoroughly, making sure the rub penetrates the cuts. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator, for at least 5 hours or overnight.
• Preheat grill.
• Remove chicken pieces from the plastic bag and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Rub the chicken pieces thoroughly with half the shortening.
• Grill chicken on an oiled rack 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals or on a gas grill for 7 to 10 minutes per side. While grilling, brush on the remaining shortening. When the chicken pieces are cooked through, transfer to a platter. Let chicken stand while preparing salad.
• In a sieve, drain the yogurt for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper, to taste.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the pressed garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar, and blend until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add chile, papaya, carrot, and cilantro to the dressing, tossing well. Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving. Serve salad sprinkled with peanuts.

GRILLED TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN AND MANGOES WITH MANGO JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Purée first 7 ingredients in processor. With machine running, gradually add oil through feed tube and process until blended. Transfer 1/4 cup herb mixture to small bowl; reserve. Add yogurt and lemon juice to remaining mixture in processor and blend.
• Place chicken in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place chicken, skin side down, on grill. Cover and grill until chicken is cooked through, turning every 5 minutes, about 30 minutes total. Grill mango slices 2 minutes per side; set aside. Meanwhile, combine rice, 3 cups water, and reserved 1/4 cup herb mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fold in mango cubes and pine nuts.
• Arrange chicken on large platter; garnish with grilled mango slices and cilantro sprigs. Serve mango jasmine rice alongside.

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN

Steps:

• With a fork, prick holes in the chicken pieces. Using a knife, cut diagonal slices 1-inch apart, and 1/2-inch deep into the larger pieces. Place the chicken in a baking dish.
• In a blender, combine the oil, onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, and process on high speed to a paste. Add the paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and cayenne, and process until well blended. Add the yogurt and lemon juice, and process to a smooth sauce, scraping down the sides to combine all the ingredients. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Turn to coat evenly, rubbing the marinade into the holes and slits. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat a grill.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on the first side. Turn, baste as needed, and cook on the second side for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and continue cooking, as necessary until the chicken is cooked through, but still tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. (Alternately, bake in a preheated 425 degrees F oven on a baking sheet for 35 minutes.)

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place mustard in mixing bowl; whisk in oil, drop by drop, until well blended. Stir in yogurt and gingerroot; set aside.
• In skillet over medium heat, cook cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant; stir into yogurt mixture; add lemon juice and mix well.
• Arrange chicken in shallow dish or place in plastic bag; pour yogurt-spice mixture over chicken and be sure to coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
• On greased grill over medium heat or under broiler, grill chicken for 15 to 20 minutes on each side (15 minutes if top is down on barbeque) or until chicken is tender and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork. Water carefully and turn to prevent burning.

TANDOORI MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat the cooking oil over low heat.
• Blend together cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper. Pour this mix into the hot oil and stir until they begin to darken a bit in color, about 20-30 seconds total.
• Remove from heat and pour into a medium mixing bowl. First, whisk in the vinegar, and then the sour creme.
• Marinate your chicken pieces for 4-24 hours, depending upon the level of flavor you desire.

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean and defat breasts.
• Place in a large bowl.
• Process remaining ingredients to a uniform sauce.
• Pour over chicken breasts and mix (do NOT use a fork AND tandoori stains fingers, so use plastic gloves or do what I did- put your hands in ziplocks and go for it).
• Cover and marinade for 4 hours at room temp (it's okay, really. I did it) or refrigerate overnight, turning several times.
• Chicken should NOT marinade for more than 2 days because the yogurt tenderizes the meat If refrigerated, take out 1 hour prior to cooking and bring to room temp.
• TO ROAST: Preheat oven to 500-550*F.
• Place chicken breasts on a extra large shallow roasting pan, preferably on a wire rack.
• Set pan in the middle of the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
• Basting is unneccessary because the enclosed environment prevents excessive dryness.
• TO BROIL INDOORS: Preheat broiler.
• Spray grill with nonstick to prevent sicking.
• Place chicken on grill and cook 2-3 inches away from heat for 20 minutes.
• Turn and cook another 10 minutes or until cooked through.
• TO GRILL: Place chicken breasts on grill rack sprayed with nonstick.
• Brush with extra marinade.
• Let chicken cook WITHOUT turning for 10 minutes.
• Turn, baste other side, and cook another 10.
• Continue cooking, turning every 10 minutes until done.

GRILLED TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk yogurt and next 9 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator and wipe off marinade and discard. Drizzle with oil, add salt and pepper.
• Prepare barbecue for medium heat and oil grill. Transfer chicken to barbecue grill. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to cutting board. Cut crosswise on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer to platter.