Indian Grilled Chicken (Tandoori)

Tandoori chicken is marinated and grilled chicken. Tandoor by definition is indian traditional clay oven which is of dome shape with fire in it. This dish is very popular all over India and South Asia and served as snack or as an appetizer.

Cooking
Ingredients:

1. 2 lbs Chicken breasts or Qtrs skinless
2. 2 tbsp Yogurt
3. 1 tsp Garam masala (Indian spice mix)
4. 1 tsp Cumin powder
5. 1 tsp Coriander powder
6. 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
7. ½ tsp Red food color
8. ½ tsp Honey
9. 1 tsp Red chilly powder
10. ½ tsp Fresh ground pepper
11. 1 tsp Olive oil
12. 1 tsp Curry powder
13. ½ tsp Saffron
14. 1 tsp Salt or as needed
15. 1 One Quart Zip top bag
16. 1 Lime
17. 1 tsp Low sodium Soy sauce
18. 1 tsp Mustard oil

Preparation:
Step 1:

1. Wash the chicken thoroughly and cut diagonal slits. Also poke randomly so that the marinade can infuse.
2. Add the chicken and all the ingredients plus half lime into the zip top bag.
3. Remove most of the air from the bag and seal it .
4. Squish the bag so that all the ingredients are mixed for few minutes.
5. Once thoroughly mixed and you see even color on all pieces, let it set to marinate.
6. Marinate it for at least 4 hours or best overnight.

Step 2:

1. If you have a baking rack, place it over the baking pan. Make sure you use aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2. Spread all the chicken pieces evenly on the rack with visible separation between them.
3. Bake for 30 minutes on 375 and then broil 400 for 10 minutes.
4. Let the chicken rest for few minutes when done in the oven.
5. Serve hot with slices of onion and remaining half lime.