Tandoori Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 chicken leg quarters, trimmed.
02 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric.
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced.
04 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
05 - 3 tablespoons cooking oil.
06 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
07 - 1 teaspoon salt.
08 - 1 tablespoon garam masala spice mix.
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed.
10 - 1 tablespoon mild paprika.
11 - 1 cup plain yogurt, unsweetened.
12 - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
13 - 1 teaspoon cumin powder.

# Instructions:

01 - Toss the spices into warm oil and stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes until the kitchen smells amazing.
02 - Warm up the oil in a small pan over medium heat until glossy but not smoking.
03 - Set the spiced oil aside to cool down to room temperature before using it in the next step.
04 - Stir the cooled spice mix into the yogurt until it’s evenly combined.
05 - Mix in the lemon juice, minced garlic, ginger, and salt into the spiced yogurt, blending everything together.
06 - Cut deep slashes into each chicken leg, about 3-4 cuts per piece, making sure they go to the bone.
07 - Smother the chicken with the marinade, spreading it into the cuts. Cover the dish and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour or up to 8.
08 - Arrange the grill to have both a high-heat and low-heat zone for cooking.
09 - Use an oiled paper towel to thoroughly coat the grill grates to prevent sticking.
10 - Pull the chicken from the marinade and shake gently to remove excess while leaving it nicely coated.
11 - Cook the chicken over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side to give it a nice charred look.
12 - Shift chicken to the cooler zone of the grill. Cover it and let it cook for another 20-40 minutes until its juices run clear.
13 - After removing from the heat, let the chicken sit untouched for 5 minutes before serving.
14 - Plate it with raita and naan on the side for a complete meal.

# Notes:

01 - Traditional Indian method.
02 - Prep early for convenience.
03 - Alternative method: broiling.
04 - Comfort food, made authentically.

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