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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks

This is a very simple Indian recipe that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.

Prep Time

PT6H30M

Cook Time

PT30M

Serves

4

Ingredients

Marinade:
  • 3 cups (750 mL) (750 mL) plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) (15 mL) ginger, fresh, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) (15 mL) garlic, minced
  • 1 bottle (300 mL) tandoori paste
  • 7 tbsp (105 mL) (100 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) (5 mL) caraway seed
Grilled Tandoori Chicken Drumstick:
  • 3 lb (1.4 kg) (1.4 kg) skinless chicken drumsticks

Instructions

  1. Marinade
    1. 1 Make a couple of deep cuts on each side of the drumsticks.
    2. 2 Brush drumsticks with the lemon juice and set aside for 30 minutes.
    3. 3 Combine all marinade ingredients and mix until smooth, divide into 2 containers.
    4. 4 Place drumsticks in a large shallow dish and cover with 1 of the containers of marinade cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  2. Grilled Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
    1. 1 Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Remove drumsticks from marinade and blot off the excess marinade. Bake at for 20 minutes.
    2. 2 Remove from the oven and let cool.
    3. 3 Using the second container of marinade, brush the drumsticks with more marinade and place on the BBQ for 5-10 minutes over medium heat or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚C (74˚C).
    4. 4 Serve over a bed of basmati rice.
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