Bombay Chicken

Submitted by bmcnichol

"This is one of our favorite ways to cook chicken. Adapted from Light and Tasty."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups plain yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 -5 lbs skinless chicken thighs, and legs bone-in, skin removed

directions

1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the first 11 ingredients.
2. Add the chicken and seal bag and turn to coat.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Rub grill rack with oil or coat with cooking spray before starting the grill.
5. Drain and discard marinade.
6. Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 15 minutes.
7. Turn and grill 10-15 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

Reviews

[noway]

This made a quick and easy weeknight meal, I used a George Foreman grill. I think I will up all of the spices a little next time, especially the ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. I could hardly taste those because the cayenne, chili powder, and paprika masked them. Thanks for posting!

 

[loof751]

Outstanding chicken! I used skinless thighs, legs and breasts and all came out tender, juicy and so flavorful. Wonderful aroma too - it brought everyone running when the chicken was brought in from the grill! We will use this recipe often - thanks for sharing!

 

[najwa]

A very nice and simple recipe. I think it needs a bit of something though. Will add salt next time. Thanks!!

 

[Baby Kato]

We enjoyed this chicken dish very much. I left the skin on it was crispy and flavorful, while the meat was juicy and tender. All the different spices blended beautifully together with the yogurt to create this tasty treat. We baked ours in the oven, as it was snowing here today. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[Gatorbek]

This was excellent - the kids ate it up, and it grilled beautifully. It did make about double the amount of marinade I actually needed to cover the thighs, next time I'll probably halve it just to save the spices, or keep it as is and throw another batch in the freezer. (Don't know how yogurt will do in the freezer, tho...) Anyway, for DH and I, we'd probably up the cayenne, but as is, even my 4yo ate it up. Thanks!!