Grilled Boneless Breast Of Chicken Skewers Tandoori Style.


Tandoori is definitely the Indian way of grilling. A tandoor is an non glazed clay pot which is heated on the outside and bottom by wood, coal whatever creating high heat in the interior. By sticking the food to the walls of the pot, it cooks giving the food a fantastic taste.  Here are some photos of tandoors is a courtesy of Google.....






The marinade is made up of yogurt, oil, vinegar, and a very find mixture of Indian herbs and spices to form the reddish color tandoori mixture. Yogurt is a very important ingredient in Indian food .  I call it the "fire extinguisher" and catalyst for digestion!!

I have presented many recipes using this tandoori mix but it can be presented in a different manner every time, giving you ideas how to serve it.

This time I have cut the boneless chicken breast into cubes and threaded through little skewers enough to feed 4 persons 2 skewers per person.

Ingredients:

  • 600 gr of boned chicken breast with no skin., cut in cubes.
  • 8 skewers.
  • ½ bunch fresh coriander (cilantro) finely chopped.
  • 4 small round pita breads.
  • Extra yogurt.
  • 1 small onion sliced in rings. 
For the Marinade:
  • 4 Tbsp yogurt (even Greek thick yogurt will do).
  • 2 heap full tsp Tandoori Mix.
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
  • 2 Tbsp vinegar.
  • 2 Tbsp any kind of oil (except motor oil!!)
Method:
  • Mix well the above ingredients for the marinade.
  • Coat chicken cubes well with the marinade.
  • Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Before grilling, divide the chicken equally to make 8 skewers.
  • Brush with some oil to prevent from sticking to the grill.

  • Grill turning occasionally until done to your liking. But remember chicken is never eaten rare. Chicken must be well cooked.
  • While grilling place the pita bread on top of the skewers to heat as the chicken cooks.
  • Serve two skewers on each pita bread, sprinkle cilantro, sliced onions, and a dollop of yogurt.

Enjoy 
Stelio

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