Yogurt Marinated Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken
Bone-in chicken marinated in a tangy yogurt-and-sour-cream marinade loaded with paprika, cumin, turmeric and coriander, then grilled until juicy. Tandoori-inspired and easy.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs about 8 pieces
Instructions
- Spread the chicken pieces in a shallow baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice and spices. Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken and stir to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours).
- Preheat the grill on high for 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to medium and grill the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced.
Notes
Marinate well: 2 hours minimum, but overnight gives the most tender, flavourful chicken — the yogurt tenderizes the meat.
Adjust the heat: Add more or less cayenne to taste.
Add cilantro: Stir some chopped cilantro into the marinade for a fresh note.
Grill gently: Medium heat cooks bone-in pieces through without charring the yogurt coating.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg