Quick and Easy Stove Top Boneless Tandoori Chicken

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"Super simple Boneless Tandoori Chicken Recipe that uses boneless chicken and a yogurt marinade. A mix of boneless chicken and vegetables such as bell peppers and onions that is cooked with spices and can be eaten as an appetizer or a meal. Top it on salads or add it to your wrap for a quick lunch."
-- @currymommy
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 30

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ingredients

TANDOORI CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into pieces chicken thighs can be substituted for easy juicy chicken
  • 3 tbsp yogurt, sour cream, or buttermilk
  • 1/2 bell pepper, cut into large pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into large pieces
  • 1 garlic paste (more or less)
  • 2 tbsp tandoori masala (more or less depends on your spice level)
  • red chili powder
  • oil to stir fry
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste (more or less)
  • salt to your taste
  • meat tenderizer (optional) I use a pinch of baking soda

Method

  • Step 1

    Combine chicken, tandoori masala, yogurt, ginger, garlic, salt, bell pepper, onion, red chili powder (optional), meat tenderizer (optional), and salt. If using baking soda be sure to add it right before cooking and not during the marinating process.

  • Step 2

    Refrigerate the chicken for up to 1 day. If you don't have time to marinate and want to eat it ASAP, it is okay to marinate for 30 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking. Add a pinch of baking soda at this point (if using).

  • Step 4

    Heat a wide heavy bottom pan on high heat and add a generous amount of oil.

  • Step 5

    Once the oil is HOT, add the marinated chicken mixture into the pan and spread it across the entire bottom surface of the pan. Let it cook for about 3 minutes without stirring. (KEY TIP: DO NOT COVER OR STIR)

  • Step 6

    Take a spatula and flip the chicken over the best you can. Let it cook for an additional 3 minutes. (KEY TIP: DO NOT COVER OR STIR until the second side has cooked through)

  • Step 7

    NOW stir the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Feel free to cover the pan with a lid at this point for a minute or two.

  • Step 8

    Mix in a handful of cilantro.

  • Step 9

    Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and a choice of side (see ideas in the post).

ingredients

GARNISHMENT

  • lemon for garnishment
  • handful chopped cilantro as garnishment
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