Recipe(tried): Tandoori Chicken (for Chuck)

I think this is what you want.

Tandoori Chicken
recipe:
Serves 4-6

2.5 lbs chicken legs, breasts in whatever combination you like

1 tsp. salt or to taste

Juice of half a lemon

1/2-inch (or more) cube of ginger root, peeled and coarsely chopped

2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 fresh green chili pepper (jalapenos are readily available here) seeded for a
milder flavor and coarsely chopped (sometimes I don't bother with chillies)

2 TB chopped fresh coriander(cilantro) leaves

1/3 cup thick set plain yogurt (full fat preferred)

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garam masala (from an Indian shop OR make your own)

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp Tandoori color, or a few drops of red food coloring mixed with 1 TB tomato paste (OPTIONAL)

1) Remove skin from the chicken and cut each piece into two. With a sharp knife, make slits in each piece. Rub salt and lemon juice into the chicken and set aside for 30 min.

2) Meanwhile, put the ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander leaves, and the yogurt into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend again.

3) Pour and spread the marinade all over the chicken, especially into the slits. Cover the container with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for 6-8 hours or overnight in the fridge. (Sometimes I let it marinate in a sealed freezer bag, especially if I'm taking it to a BBQ party. You can double-bag to prevent leaks.)

4) Preheat oven to 475 F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil (this helps to maintain the high level of heat neede to cook the chicken) and arrange the chicken on it. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes turning the pieces carefully as they brown. Baste with the juice and marinade.

5) Remove from the oven shaking excess liquid off as you do.

6) As I mentioned earlier, you can also BBQ the chicken. People seem to like it that way too. I've often thought about trying to cook it in my clay pot but

I haven't tried it as of yet. Let me know if you like it.