How to Cook Indian Style Chicken on a Gas Grill
There are various combinations of spices that are used in Indian cooking that give the food a distinct flavor, such as cumin, ginger and the combination of spices known as curry or garam masala. Meats absorb the flavors of the spices particularly well. Indian-style chicken cooked on a gas grill is an easy and delicious way to feature Indian flavors. One popular way to cook Indian-style chicken is to make a marinade with yogurt, ginger, chili powder and other spices. Grilling chicken is a great way to seal in the juices and maximize the delicious flavor of the spices. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Whisk
- Basting brush
- Plain yogurt
- Cumin
- Garam masala
- Turmeric
- Chili powder
- Ginger
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Lime juice
- Canola oil
- Butter
Instructions
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Cooking Indian-Style Chicken on a Gas Grill
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Rinse and pat dry two whole chicken breasts. You can use a boneless and skinless cut to save time. Otherwise, remove the skin and cut the chicken off the bone. Cube chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
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Make a marinade by whisking together 1 cup of plain yogurt, 1 tsp. each cumin, garam masala, turmeric and chili powder. Add in 2 tsp. each fresh grated ginger and fresh coriander (also called cilantro), and one clove of minced garlic. Mix in 2 tsp. each lime juice and canola oil.
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Set 1/4 cup of the marinade aside for basting. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken pieces and let sit, covered, in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Put marinated chicken chunks on soaked skewers, making sure they are not packed too tightly together, although they can be touching.
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Preheat the grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast the chicken skewers on the grill for a total of eight to 12 minutes with the grill lid closed. Turn the skewers every few minutes. Baste with butter or reserved marinade after turning. Serve immediately with basmati rice or naan bread.
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Tips & Warnings
Feel free to adjust spices to your taste.
Most of these spices can be found at an Asian or Indian grocer, or at your local health food store.
Do not eat undercooked chicken. Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees to kill any harmful bacteria.
