We eat a lot of chicken because I can almost always find a great deal on it and even during the weeks when the sales are sparse it is generally the one of the cheapest per pound. Because of that I am always on the lookout for new ways to prepare it so it doesn’t get boring. When I found this recipe for Tandoori Chicken on Life as Mom a couple of summers ago I was intrigued but unsure if my family would eat it so I didn’t make it until last summer. I have no idea why I waited so long, it’s juicy and tender with a ton of flavor without being hot.
Tandoori Style Chicken
Tender and juicy grilled chicken packed with flavor.
Prep time: 15 minutes hands on, 4 -12 hours marinating
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes plus marinating time
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the marinade:
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Cooking Directions
Make several shallow slits in each chicken breast. Mix together marinade ingredients and pour over chicken in a non reactive bowl or zipper bag. Refrigerate several hours. Grill over medium heat until cooked through.
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This is one of the simplest ways to make chicken with a ton of flavor. It contains only four ingredients and can be frozen in the marinade to save even more time. Just place in the fridge the day before to ensure it thaws safely. If you don’t want to grill the chicken or if the weather isn’t cooperating it can be baked or slow cooked. 
Micha
