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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs
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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs

Author: Robyn

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain low fat greek yogurt
  • 2 tbs fresh lemon juice or the juice of one lemon
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric (in a pinch you can use a dash of curry seasoning to add “color”
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • sea salt – approx. ½ teaspoon
  • fresh ground pepper- the more the better

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients but the chicken to create the marinade. Marinate the chicken thighs in the yogurt dressing for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • Heat a grill to 400 degrees and create a direct and indirect cooking zone. Coat the grill grates with canola oil or grill spray so the chicken does not stick. Next, grill the chicken thighs on indirect heat for 4 minutes each side or until the internal temperature registers 160 degrees with a meat thermometer (I recommend a thermapen).
  • Next, grill the chicken on direct heat for 2 minutes per side to crisp the skin. Remove from heat and tent under foil for 10 minutes.
  • Goes great with a green salad with Tahini dressing and grilled veggies.