Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken is the most popular of all Indian barbecue dishes—exquisite to eat by itself and a starting point for many more sophisticated dishes, including Grilled Chicken Salad with Indian Spices. The bird owes its extraordinary moistness, tenderness, and flavor to a double marinade—first a tenderizing bath of lemon juice and cayenne pepper, then a flavorful paste made with yogurt, saffron, garlic, and ginger.

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