Name: Tandoori chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 16 skinless chicken thighs; 2 lemons juiced; 4 tsp paprika; 2 red onions finely chopped; vegetable oil for brushing; 300ml Greek yogurt; large piece of ginger peeled and grated; 4 garlic cloves crushed; ¾ tsp garam masala; ¾ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp chilli powder; ¼ tsp ground turmeric

Platter of tandoori chicken with coriander and bowl of sauce

16 skinless chicken thighs
2 lemons
juiced
4 tsp paprika
2 red onions
finely chopped
vegetable oil
for brushing

For the marinade

300ml Greek yogurt
large piece of ginger
peeled and grated
4 garlic cloves
crushed
¾ tsp garam masala
¾ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp ground turmeric

Method

step 1
Slash each chicken thigh three times.
step 2
Mix the lemon juice with the paprika and red onions in a large, shallow dish. Add the chicken thighs, turn to coat in the mixture, and set aside for 10 mins.
step 3
Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour this over the chicken. Give everything a good mix, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr. This can be done up to a day in advance.
step 4
Heat the grill. Lift the chicken pieces onto a rack over a baking tray.
step 5
Brush over a little oil and grill for 8 mins on each side, or until lightly charred and completely cooked through.