GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Mango Chutney*
• Cilantro Yogurt*

Directions

1. To prepare marinade, whisk together yogurt, oil, cream, vinegar, paprika, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, garam masala, pepper, cumin and salt; pour marinade into a large heavy zip-lock plastic bag. Pierce each chicken thigh several times with a sharp knife. Add chicken to bag and squeeze bag to coat chicken with marinade. Seal bag and place on a plate. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
2. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
3. Grill chicken until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes per side. Serve with Mango Chutney and Cilantro Yogurt.

Ingredients

• ​1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp turmeric

Yield: Makes about 2/3 cup.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients until blended.
2. Serve with burgers, tacos or chicken.