Grilled Yogurt and Mint Chicken

This is similar to the tandoori chicken served at Indian restaurants. The traditional tandoor oven is shaped like a large clay urn with very hot coals at the bottom. The chicken (or other meats or vegetables) is skewered and placed point down in the center of the oven. The chicken cooks very quickly, developing a tasty crust as the juices drip down onto the coals, giving the meat a unique and sweet fragrance. I’ve adapted the technique to the grill, but you could also make this in a preheat