Recipe- Perfect For Summer House Parties Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken is a popular Indian dish that originated in the northern region of India. It is made by marinating chicken in a mixture of yogurt and spices, which gives the chicken its signature red-orange color and tangy flavor. Traditionally, tandoori chicken is cooked in a tandoor oven, which is a cylindrical clay oven that is heated with charcoal or wood. The intense heat of the oven gives the chicken a smoky flavor and crisp texture on the outside while keeping it juicy and tender on the inside. Tandoori chicken is often served with rice, naan bread, and a side of raita, which is a yogurt-based dipping sauce. This dish has become a popular item in Indian restaurants all over the world, and it is also easy to make at home using an oven or grill.

Ingredients

For The Tandoori Chicken

1 lb boneless chicken breast
1/2 cup plain yogurt (dahi)
2 tablespoons tandoori masala
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Oil for grilling

For The Salad

4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

For The Tandoori Chicken

- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

- Add yogurt, tandoori masala, grated ginger, grated garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and lemon juice to the bowl and mix well.

- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

- Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

- Remove the chicken from the skewers and set aside.

For The Salad

- In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

- Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.

- Toss the salad until all the ingredients are well combined.

To Serve:

- Place the grilled tandoori chicken on top of the salad.

- Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and lemon wedges.

- Serve the Tandoori Chicken Tikka Salad immediately.

You can also cook tandoori chicken on a grill or in a skillet on the stove if you don't have a tandoor oven. Serve the tandoori chicken with rice, naan bread, and a side of raita, which is a yogurt-based dipping sauce.