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Tandoori Masala Chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Chicken & Assembly
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 1 2″ piece ginger, peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 1 cup 8 oz. plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt plus more
  • 3 lb. skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until combined.
  2. Make Ahead: Spice mix can be made 6 months ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.
  3. In a blender or food processor, blend onion, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and oil until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Add yogurt, salt, and 1/4 cup tandoori masala and mix until combined.
  4. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt. Using your hands, thoroughly rub marinade into chicken. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24.
  5. Preheat oven to 400Ëš. Set a wire rack in a large sheet pan. Arrange chicken on rack (no need to let excess marinade drip off).
  6. Bake chicken until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 30 minutes. Heat broiler on low and broil until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer chicken to a platter. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside.
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