Tandoori-Style Chicken and Indian Rice

 Tandoori-Style Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

8-10 boneless chicken thighs

¾ cup plain greek yogurt

1 lemon, zested and then juiced

4 cloves minced garlic

¼ cup olive oil

1 ½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1 tbsp paprika

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp turmeric

Cilantro, for garnish (optional)

 

Place all remaining ingredients (except for cilantro) in a food processor. Process until smooth and then pour into the ziplock bag with the chicken. Toss to coat all chicken pieces. Place in the fridge and marinate from 8-24 hours. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Lightly oil grates to avoid sticking. Grill until cooked through. 

 

Indian Rice

INGREDIENTS:

2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp onion powder

3 cups water

3 chicken bouillon cubes

1 tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp curry powder

1 cup jasmine rice

 

Place all ingredients in rice cooker. Stir. Cook. Serve with chicken.