Bombay Chicken

Name: Bombay Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 to 5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs, skin removed

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This grilled dinner always turns out moist and tender. The marinade has a Middle Eastern flair, giving the dish a zesty flavor. It makes a beautiful presentation as well. —June Thomas of Chesterton, Indiana

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 to 5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs, skin removed

Directions

In a large shallow dish, combine all ingredients except chicken. Add the chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade.
On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 255 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.

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