Tandoori Chicken with Mashed Chick Peas and Pepper and Onion Salad

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: The Lighter Side

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (45)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt
2 inches grated ginger root
4 cloves garlic, grated, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons plus some for drizzling extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut across in 1/2
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cans chick peas, drained
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced or 1/2-inch dice
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced or 1/2-inch dice
Hot banana pepper rings, drained and chopped plus 2 tablespoons juice
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juiced, plus 1 lime, for garnish
4 pita breads

Directions

Preheat oven to 500 to 550 degrees F, as high as it goes. Cover a baking sheet with foil and set a baking rack on top if you have one - not necessary but use it if ya got it.

Place yogurt in shallow dish and combine with ginger, 3 cloves grated garlic, chili powder, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom, cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat in sauce. Arrange on baking sheet and roast 20 to 25 minutes until juices run clear.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 clove grated garlic. Pulse chop the chick peas in food processor then add to garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Mash with chicken stock and tahini and reduce heat to low.

Combine red onion, bell peppers, chopped hot peppers, to taste, 2 tablespoons hot pepper pickle juice, cilantro leaves, lime juice. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Wedge the remaining lime, reserve.

Warm and crisp pitas in hot oven last few minutes chicken is roasting.

Serve chicken with lime wedges to squeeze over top. Serve mashed chick peas alongside. Top the chicken with pepper salad. Cut pitas in half and pass at table.

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recipe Tandoori Chicken with Mashed Chick Peas and Pepper and Onion Salad
Mari shrewsbury, MA 10-04-2009
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the marinade was delicious but my chicken turned out rubbery. how could I change that?
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

So I followed the recipe and though the marinade was yummy my chicken turned out chewy and rubbery and people threw it in the... trash. Anyone have ideas on how I can change that? I put it in the oven at 500 for 25 mins.Read more
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Margaret Palo Alto, CA 10-02-2009
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sooo juicy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

the yogurt soaked into the chicken and left if moist and perfectly seasoned! will make again!
recipe Tandoori Chicken with Mashed Chick Peas and Pepper and Onion Salad
Lisa San Jose, CA 09-12-2009
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Very Unusual
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Marinated the chicken overnight to add extra flavor. Everything tastes good individually, but outstanding together.
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Cheryl Everett, WA 08-30-2009
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I just made the chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't do the salad or the the mash, but I did do the chicken. It was incredibly moist and delicious. I put it out on my... grill, so a little added flavor there. I served it with white rice with a little cinnamon and yellow raisins. Great accompaniment. Then I served with with a fennel/red leaf lettuce salad with baby shrimp, Parmesan cheese and a homemade sherry vinaigrette, using oregano and using orange juce from the grated orange in the chicken. I topped it with home made cornbread croutons. What a hit! It could also be served with a little avocado too.Read more
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Bryan Fort Lauderdale, FL 06-25-2009
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This Meal Is Great!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great flavors - I made the onion and yellow pepper salad and the chicken . . it was great - the flavors were unbelievable. I... marinated the chicken in the fridge all day and then put it on the bbq!!!!!! Read more
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Victor Mississauga, ON 06-08-2009
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Awesome recipe- Must try this one
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe, It turned out real well.I used Chicken thighs only, and they turned out juicy.I used the recommended... time and and even left them in a little longer- Did not dry out at all. (every oven varies, know your oven when your cooking !!!!) I omitted all the hot spices becuase of my wife and son,( I still had the hot peppers) However it was still great, and my wife amd son loved it. I did ot use the corriander but opted fo dried coriander seed and crushed them. This will be a home favourite.Read more