Best 2 Tandoori Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Tandoori chicken breasts are a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. This article will provide you with best recipes to cook tandoori chicken breasts. You will learn how to make a marinade that will infuse the chicken with flavor, and how to cook the chicken perfectly. With a little effort, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family.

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TANDOORI CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Tandoori Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pieces chicken breasts, about 12 ounces
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Lightly score chicken breasts 3 or 4 times with a sharp knife.
  • Place in a med bowl.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, cardamom and red pepper in a small bowl.
  • Add to chicken.
  • Coat well with marinade.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or over night.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Line broiler pan with foil.
  • Arrange chicken on foil without the chicken touching.
  • Brush with remaining marinade.
  • Broil 3 inches from heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

TANDOORI-SPICED CHICKEN BREASTS



Tandoori-Spiced Chicken Breasts image

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Poultry     Broil     Marinate     Low Fat     Yogurt     Hot Pepper     Spring     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

For spice paste
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 small fresh red or green chile such as serrano or cayenne
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds total)
1 small red onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
For yogurt sauce
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
a pinch cayenne

Steps:

  • Make spice paste:
  • Mince garlic with salt and mash to a paste. Wearing protective gloves, mince chile (including seeds for a spicier paste) and in a bowl stir together with garlic paste and remaining spice paste ingredients.
  • Make 3 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep in each chicken breast and rub spice paste into cuts and all over chicken. Marinate chicken, covered, 30 minutes at cool room temperature.
  • Preheat broiler and line broiler pan with foil. Halve onion through root end and reserve 1 half for sauce. Thinly slice remaining onion half, separating layers, and in a small bowl soak onion slices in ice water to cover while broiling chicken.
  • Arrange chicken without crowding on rack of broiler pan. Brush chicken with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and broil about 3 inches from heat 8 minutes. Turn chicken over and brush with remaining teaspoon vegetable oil. Broil chicken until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 6 minutes more.
  • Make sauce while chicken is broiling:
  • Mince enough reserved onion to measure 1 tablespoon and in a small bowl stir together with all sauce ingredients.
  • Drain soaked onion and pat dry between paper towels. Top chicken with onion slices and serve with yogurt sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality yogurt: A good quality yogurt will help to tenderize the chicken and give it a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours: This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the chicken and make it more flavorful.
  • Cook the chicken over high heat: This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken and keep it juicy on the inside.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade while it is cooking: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides: Some popular sides for tandoori chicken include rice, naan bread, and chutney.

Conclusion:

Tandoori chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, baking, or pan-frying, tandoori chicken is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give tandoori chicken a try.

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