Best 7 Tandoori Style Chicken With Cucumber Melon Relish Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey as we delve into the art of creating Tandoori Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish. This delectable dish combines the robust flavors of tandoori spices with the refreshing sweetness of cucumber and melon, resulting in a symphony of taste that will ignite your senses. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our step-by-step guide and uncover the secrets to creating this exceptional dish that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER MELON RELISH



Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish image

We all need a quick meal that's deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when I get home, I grill the chicken and make the relish. My husband loves the spicy flavor. To amp up the heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garam masala, salt and pepper flakes until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate up to 6 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., For relish, in a small bowl, mix cantaloupe, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, mint and remaining lemon juice., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bowl. Grill chicken, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with relish and reserved marinade. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO-MINT SAUCE



Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cilantro-Mint Sauce image

Grilled chicken cutlets are the perfect blank canvas for a flavorful marinade. This one uses yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices. The bright green sauce made from cilantro and mint is creamy and cooling from coconut milk and has a nice kick from fresh jalapeño.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Olive oil, for the grill
3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1-inch piece ginger, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 pounds chicken cutlets (4 to 6)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh mint
1/3 cup coconut milk
1 small jalapeño pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the chicken: Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Combine the yogurt, lime juice, vegetable oil, ginger, shallot and garlic in a food processor. Add the garam masala, sweet paprika, turmeric and kosher salt; puree.
  • Place the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a heavy skillet or the flat side of a meat mallet until an even 1/2-inch thickness. Marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture while you make the cilantro-mint sauce.
  • Make the cilantro-mint sauce: Combine the cilantro, mint, coconut milk, jalapeño, lime juice, vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in the food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill until browned and well marked, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
  • Top the chicken with the cilantro-mint sauce.

INDIAN TANDOORI CHICKEN



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This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken. Serve with long grain Basmati rice, cucumber salad, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob and finish off the meal with Kulfi (Indian ice cream).

Provided by Simmi Gupta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time P1DT45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced
1 ¼ cups plain yogurt
½ onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon yellow food coloring
1 teaspoon red food coloring
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 733.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN



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Cooking chicken the night before to serve cold or at room temperature the next day is a brilliant plan for summer soirées, picnics or potlucks. Since the flavors of something cold are usually less pronounced than when they were warm, and since flavors are always muted during storage anyway, the key is to start with more flavor: a blast of herbs, a rub or a marinade. A fiery jalapeño and ginger spiked yogurt marinade to give life to my take on tandoori chicken, for example. The lack of any messy sauces means that they can all be packed up and taken on a picnic without worrying about dripping, leaking containers. A resealable plastic bag or sheet of aluminum foil will work just fine. You could even happily eat everything with your fingers - if, say, you eschewed (or forgot) the plastic forks and knives and just packed a stack of paper napkins.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small onion, peeled and cut into chunks
1 jalapeño, stemmed, and seeded if desired
1 inch-long piece gingerroot, peeled and sliced into coins
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs, rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • For marinade, combine all ingredients except for chicken, oil and lime wedges in a food processor and purée until smooth.
  • With a sharp knife, make several incisions on each chicken piece to help marinade penetrate meat. Transfer chicken to a large glass or ceramic baking dish and pour in marinade, turning chicken pieces to coat. Cover dish with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken pieces from marinade. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan and drizzle with vegetable oil. Roast, basting occasionally, until juices run clear and meat is just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, then wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1262, UnsaturatedFat 57 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 88 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 106 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 892 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY TANDOORI GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CURRY-CUCUMBER SAUCE



Spicy Tandoori Grilled Chicken With Curry-Cucumber Sauce image

This chicken has a traditional East Indian tandoori flavor, and is marinated in a buttermilk/kosher salt curry brine for 3-4 hours before grilling, which produces the most moist and delicious chicken. This chicken had lots of flavors, and is wonderful grilled! Prep time includes marinating time. Make certain to use only coarse kosher salt. Serve with the curry-cucumber sauce on the side to "cool the heat"

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 -5 fresh finely minced garlic cloves
3 -4 lbs chicken pieces (skin on or off)
1 cup cucumber, very finely chopped and seeded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the ginger powder, curry powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper; set aside 2 teaspoons of the mixture.
  • To make the brine: In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, sugar and minced garlic; mix to combine until the sugar and salt are dissolved completely.
  • Stir in the remaining ginger mixture into buttermilk mixture (keep about 2 teaspoons to flavor the chicken pieces before grilling).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a large heavy-duty ziploc freezer bag, and then place in a shallow dish to catch any small leaks.
  • Pour the buttermilk brine/ginger mixture mixture over the chicken pieces in the bag.
  • Coat the pieces well with the brine.
  • Place in refrigerator for 3-4 hours, turning the bag occasionally to distribute the marinade over the chicken.
  • When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the bag and discard marinade/brine.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the reserved 2-3 teaspoons of the ginger spice.
  • Set grill to medium temperature.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and cover with grill lid.
  • Cook chicken for about 50-60 minutes.
  • To make the curry-cucumber sauce: In a bowl combine all the ingredients; mix well to combine.
  • Cover and chill until serving.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.8, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 171.1, Sodium 7644.5, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19, Protein 46.4

TANDOORI-MARINATED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER, LIME, AND CHILES



Tandoori-Marinated Chicken with Cucumber, Lime, and Chiles image

Indian cuisine celebrates chicken in remarkable ways, and this dish was inspired by classic tandoori cooking. Rich flavors result from rubbing the bird with a fragrant paste of spices, onion, and yogurt (which acts as a tenderizer) and letting it infuse the meat. The cucumber, lime, and chiles provide sharp, bright contrast to the seductively scented roast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time P1D

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Coarse salt
1 whole chicken (about 4 1/2 pounds)
Cucumbers, lime wedges , and chiles (such as serrano)

Steps:

  • Toast cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Grind into a fine powder.
  • Puree onion, garlic, and ginger. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion mixture. Fry until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in spice mixture and turmeric. Let cool.
  • Stir yogurt into onion mixture. Season with salt.
  • Place chicken, breast side up, on a rimmed baking sheet, and tuck wings under. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Gently separate skin from breast of chicken, and rub some of the yogurt mixture under the skin on each side. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Uncover chicken, and season with salt. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees. Roast chicken for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and tent loosely with foil. Return to oven, rotating sheet. Roast until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with cucumbers, lime wedges, and chiles.

TANDOORI-ISH CHICKEN WITH LIME-PICKLED CUCUMBER



Tandoori-ish chicken with lime-pickled cucumber image

Try our simplified version of tandoori chicken. The cucumber pickle shows how good a simple cucumber can be once dressed in salt, chilli and lime juice

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 large or 8 small chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
700ml full-fat natural yogurt
4 large garlic cloves, grated
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated
1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp hot chilli powder
1½ tsp sweet smoked paprika
1 lemon, juiced
pilau rice, to serve
3 limes, juiced
1 tsp sugar
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 large cucumber, halved, seeds removed and cut into half moons
½ small red onion, finely chopped
300ml Greek yogurt
½ tsp ground cumin
1 small bunch of coriander
1 small bunch of mint
pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Slash the chicken with a sharp knife. Mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, tomato purée, spices, lemon juice and 1½ tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken, turn to coat, then cover and chill in the fridge overnight.
  • For the pickle, mix together the lime juice, sugar, chilli and 1 tsp salt, then toss with the cucumber and red onion. Chill until ready to use or up to 1 hr.
  • Blitz the yogurt, cumin and herbs with a pinch of salt until smooth. Chill until needed.
  • Shake off the excess marinade and put the chicken on a baking tray, reserving the marinade. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4, then once at temperature, change the setting and heat the grill to high. Grill the chicken, skin-side-up, for 10-15 mins or until beginning to blacken a little. Change the setting back to an oven heat of 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Transfer the chicken to a roasting tin, then brush with the reserved marinade and cook for 20 mins. Serve with the cucumber, yogurt, cucumber pickle and pilau rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 3.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a good quality yogurt. It will make a big difference in the flavor of the chicken. Try to find a yogurt that is plain and unsweetened.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken and make it more tender.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the chicken while keeping the inside moist.
  • 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 cucumber-melon relish. The relish is a refreshing and tangy complement to the chicken.

Conclusion:

This tandoori-style chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a yogurt-based marinade and then grilled until it is tender and juicy. The cucumber-melon relish is a refreshing and tangy complement to the chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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