This recipe is taken from the fabulous Vij’s Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine
Yogurt-and-Tamarind-Marinated Grilled Chicken
Be sure to use boneless chicken thighs for this recipe, as breast meat doesn’t soak in the flavors of the yogurt and tamarind as well.
¾ cup plain yogurt
1 Tbsp tamarind paste
3 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
¼ cup canola oil
1 ½ Tbsp salt
1 ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
1 Tbsp garam masala
2 ¼ lbs boneless chicken thighs
1 lemon, in 6 wedges (optional)
In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, tamarind, garlic, oil, salt, cayenne and garam masala. Add chicken thighs and mix well. Make sure chicken is well covered in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours. The longer the chicken marinates, the stronger the flavors will be.
Aimee. This is such a lovely dish! I will try it for my dinner soon. 🙂
Aimée, the dish looks so beautifully put together, I should be so lucky having something like this on my table!
Umm….yummy! I shall have to try this.
What a wonderful combination of ingredients, Aimée. And I’ve no doubt that it tastes as incredible as it looks. 🙂
I think I gained 10 pounds just looking at your blog.
We got the bbq out as early as March this year when we had some freak hot weather. Good job too as we haven’t had the weather to get it out all Summer.
This dish sounds lovely!
Hi Anh- Do try it! You won’t be disappointed.
Hi Patricia- It’s the colors that are so vibrant- they really make the plate. But, thanks!
Hi Miranda- Maybe if you are lucky you can hit me up for some garam masala…
Hi Belinda- Yep, you can’t go wrong with all that garlic!
Hi Bread of Life- Wow, thank you I guess!! Thanks for stopping by UtHC.
Hi Amanda- Sorry about your UK weather,I guess it has to live up to it reputation,eh?