Tandoori Chicken with Tomato-Cucumber Raita Recipe

Tandoori Chicken with Tomato-Cucumber Raita Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • Tomato-Cucumber Raita (See Note)
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2.
  2. Combine paprika, coriander, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large sealable plastic bag. Place each chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until flattened to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch. Brush the chicken with oil; place in the bag, seal and turn to coat.
  3. Oil the grill rack (see Cooking Tip). Grill the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve warm with Tomato-Cucumber Raita.