Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients:
6 pieces chicken (breast or drumstick) ~ 2 or 3 long slits

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp salt

Marinate:

200g yogurt

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp cumin seed powder

1 tbsp garam masala powder

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

½ tsp paprika

1 tsp peppercorn powder

½ turmeric powder

1 tsp red color

1 tsp salt to taste

Directions:

1. Clean & cut 2 or 3 long slits on each piece.  Apply salt, chili powder & lime juice all over the chicken & keep aside for 15 minutes.
2. Make the marinated with coriander, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, paprika, peppercorn, turmeric & red color to a smooth paste.   Add ½ tsp salt to the paste & mix well with yogurt.
3. Apply the paste all over the chicken, making sure to apply well between the slits & inside.
4. Preheat oven to 425 deg C.  Cook for 20-35 minutes till the chicken is tender.   Remove from oven.
5. Place the chicken on the grill to medium-high heat.   Allow it to cook for about 5-8 minutes on each side.
6. 6. Garnished with sliced onions & lime wedges.   Serve.