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Easy Grilled Tandoori Chicken Recipe – Juicy, Flavorful Indian-Inspired Dinner

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This Grilled Tandoori Chicken is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic Indian favorite at home. Juicy chicken is marinated in a spiced yogurt blend, then grilled until perfectly charred and tender, delivering bold flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • Chicken & Marinade:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1–1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Dipping Sauce (optional):
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients with chicken in a zip-top bag. Seal and mix well to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess.
  4. Grill chicken 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked (about 8 minutes total for tenders, longer for larger pieces).
  5. Let chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
  6. For sauce, whisk all ingredients except cilantro until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve chicken with dipping sauce and optional cilantro garnish.

Notes

  • Best flavor comes from longer marination time.
  • Chicken keeps up to 5 days refrigerated.
  • Dipping sauce keeps up to 1 week refrigerated.
  • Nutrition may be overestimated due to unused marinade.

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