Tandoori Chicken

Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken pieces
• 16 ounces plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
• 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 cup chopped chutney (optional)
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced (optional)

Recipe

• 1 rinse chicken, pat dry.
• 2 place the chicken in a plastic bag, set into a deep bowl.
• 3 for marinade: combine yogurt, gingerroot, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and cloves; pour over chicken pieces in the bag, close marinade bag in the fridge overnight, turning bag occasionally.
• 4 remove chicken from bag, reserve marinade.
• 5 place chicken pieces, bone side down in center of grill; grill until chicken is tender, and the juices run clear, brushing with reserved marinade during the last 10 minutes of grilling time.
• 6 serve with chutney and sliced cucumber if desired.
• 7 note: the chicken may be done under the broiler, but it is best done on the grill.