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Grilled Tandoori Spiced Chicken Thighs

Yogurt-marinated, warmly spiced and charred on the grill.

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Grilled Tandoori Spiced Chicken Thighs

Recipe: Grilled Tandoori Spiced Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients & Method

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup plain yogurt (dahi if you can find it! )
  • 1½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder, or cayenne
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  1. Make the marinade: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, oil, all spices, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Marinate: Add chicken thighs and coat well. Let sit at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for best flavor).
  3. Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  4. Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until nicely charred and internal temp reaches 165°F.
  5. Rest: Let rest a few minutes before serving.
  6. Serve with basmati rice, grilled veggies, cilantro, fresh limes and your favorite chutney! Today we did tzatziki because we had it on hand and honestly,

https://karajonescooks.com/recipes/grilled-tandoori-chicken-thighs/ · Recipe by Kara Jones Cooks

Good to know

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture with lemon, garlic, and ginger, then grilled over medium-high heat. They cook in just 5 to 6 minutes per side until beautifully charred and tender.

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Storage & reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat thoroughly in an oven, skillet, or microwave until hot throughout before serving.

Common questions

How long should the chicken marinate?

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or keep it in the fridge overnight for the best flavor.

What grill temperature is best for this recipe?

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, which is roughly 400°F.

How do you know when the chicken thighs are done?

Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side until nicely charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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