Indian Style BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon meat tenderizer
• 2 cups plain yogurt, divided
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, minced

Step 1

Make shallow crosswise cuts in the chicken pieces—this helps the flavors soak in better. Mix the lemon juice with the meat tenderizer, then rub it all over the chicken. Place the chicken in a shallow dish to get ready for the marinade.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine half a cup of yogurt with cumin, coriander, cilantro, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper, and garlic, and blend until smooth. Pour this mixture into a bowl, then stir in the remaining 1 ½ cups of yogurt. Pour the marinade over the chicken, cover it, and pop it in the fridge to marinate for at least 8 hours, or even better, overnight.

Step 3

When you’re ready to cook, preheat your grill to medium heat and give the grate a light oiling to keep the chicken from sticking. Take the chicken out of the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and discard the leftover marinade.

Step 4

Grill the chicken for about 30 to 45 minutes, turning it often so it doesn’t burn. Keep an eye on smaller pieces, as they’ll cook faster. Cook until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through.