TANDOORI CHICKEN

Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients

Bone-in chicken thighs -3 lbs
Plain yoghurt- 1/2 cup
Fresh lemon juice - 2tbsp
Garlic (fresh, minced) -2 tbsp.
Ginger(peeled and minced)- 2 tbsp
Paprika - 1tbsp
Ground cumin - 2tsp
Ground coriander - 2tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
Ground cinnamon - 1/2tsp
Cayenne pepper- 1/2tsp
Cardamom powder - 1/4tsp
Freshly ground black pepper - 1tsp
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp(more for grilling)
Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Add paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and cardamom to a medium pan.
2. Cook over medium heat until slightly toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 1 - 2 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the plain yoghurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices from skillet, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add chicken thighs and toss well in mixture to coat evenly.
5. Cover bowl and transfer to refrigerator and let marinate at least 3 hours and up to 10 hours.
6. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees.
7. Clean grill grates and brush with oil.
8. Grill chicken about 10 - 12 minutes per side for bone-in thighs till it is done(165 degrees in the  center near the bone) 
9. Serve hot.