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yogurt marinade - a little gritty/bitter... help please

  • 16-11-2013 3:51pm
    #1
    oakshade
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    I am using a yougurt based marinade to make tandoori chicken skewers as a starter and the last time I made them, the yougurt was a little gritty on the chicken. Im thinking I need to shake off more of the marinade before cooking or perhaps the last time the chicken was packed a little too tightly onto skewers for kebabs and it didnt get the heat. Anyone come across this before or any suggestions? Thank you


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  • #2
    Merkin
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    Hmm, are you blending in well enough the powder and the yoghurt? Also are you adding olive oil to the marinade? A tablespoon will make all the difference and it coats the chicken nicely too.


  • #3
    oakshade
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    Merkin wrote: »
    Hmm, are you blending in well enough the powder and the yoghurt? Also are you adding olive oil to the marinade? A tablespoon will make all the difference and it coats the chicken nicely too.

    Yes id think I blend it well enough. I tried the oil, I will let you know after dinner tomorrow ;) if it worked.


  • #4
    Merkin
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    I also add lemon juice so if you don't do that already it helps the flavour!


  • #5
    oakshade
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    Merkin wrote: »
    I also add lemon juice so if you don't do that already it helps the flavour!


    This worked well, thank you. They were fantastic.


  • #6
    Merkin
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    Great, delighted you enjoyed! Tandoori chicken is one of my favourite dinners!! :)


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  • #7
    Radharc na Sleibhte
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    What was the recipe?
    Do you grill them or oven cook them?
    I want tandoori chicken now :(


  • #8
    oakshade
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    Radharc na Sleibhte wrote: »
    What was the recipe?
    Do you grill them or oven cook them?
    I want tandoori chicken now :(

    Happy to share, I will post it tonight.

    The recipe is for marinated chicken thighs which are then oven baked but over the summer I have been making chicken kebabs out of it and BBQ’ing them. Last Sunday I just grilled them on a very hot George Foreman – they were perfect thanks to the improvements suggested here.


  • #9
    Merkin
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    Radharc na Sleibhte wrote: »
    What was the recipe?
    Do you grill them or oven cook them?
    I want tandoori chicken now :(

    It's so simple. You just need to marinade chicken pieces (thigh with the skin on works really well) in a blend of tandoori powder, pinch of sea salt, natural yogurt, lemon juice and a tablespoon or two of olive oil for a few hours or overnight. Then simply roast in an oven on 180 degrees for about 45 mins or thereabouts. You can make a batch of your own tandoori powder (and it is very much down to personal taste, there is no definitive recipe so it depends on your taste) or the Tesco one is surprisingly good (http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=255770181). I usually serve them with Bombay potatoes (I've a great recipe for this if you need one) and I always make cucumber raita as well.

    You've now made me want to go and have tandoori as soon as possible! :D


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