TANDOORI-MARINATED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER, LIME, AND CHILES
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
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.
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Saka Bidemi
[email protected]This chicken is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Ahmad Tolba
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and smoky, while the cucumber, lime, and chile add a nice sweetness and acidity.
AMIRHOSEIN
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the cucumber, lime, and chile add a lot of flavor.
Wandile Tsewu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is so juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Rehman Abdul Rehman
[email protected]This chicken is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the cucumber, lime, and chile give it a nice kick.
Salam Sheikh
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.
Destiny Campos
[email protected]I've made this chicken several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cucumber, lime, and chile add a nice freshness to the dish.
Xana 44
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the tangy flavor of the marinade.
Mr phattan
[email protected]I made this chicken for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cucumber, lime, and chile added a great flavor to the chicken.
Monirul islum
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! The marinade was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.