Grilled Tandoori Chicken Bowls
Grilled tandoori chicken bowls combine seasoned chicken thighs with basmati rice and a fresh cilantro-mint chutney. The creamy, herbaceous chutney balances the spiced, charred chicken for a complete meal.
Grilled tandoori chicken bowls combine seasoned chicken thighs with basmati rice and a fresh cilantro-mint chutney. The creamy, herbaceous chutney balances the spiced, charred chicken for a complete meal.
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To make the chutney, add garlic cloves, lime juice, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves to a high-speed blender.
Blend the ingredients, then add ice cubes, salt, and coconut sugar. Blend again until smooth and well-incorporated.
Pour the blended chutney into a bowl with Greek yogurt and stir until combined and creamy. Set aside.
Prepare the chicken by seasoning the thighs generously on all sides with tandoori masala seasoning and salt. Drizzle with a little oil and rub the seasonings into the meat.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on a preheated grill.
Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through with a nice char.
To assemble the bowls, place a bed of cooked basmati rice in a bowl, top with the grilled tandoori chicken, and finish with a few spoonfuls of the green chutney.
Store chicken and chutney separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat chicken gently on low heat or serve cold. Chutney is best fresh but keeps 2 days refrigerated.
grill or grill pan · food processor or blender (for chutney)
Yes, but thighs stay juicier on the grill. Pound breasts to ½-inch thickness and reduce grilling time by 2-3 minutes per side.
Use plain full-fat yogurt or sour cream in equal amounts. Adjust salt to taste as sour cream is tangier.
Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Chicken will also release easily from grill grates when fully cooked.
Yes, make up to 2 days ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge. The flavors will deepen as it sits.
No, it features chicken thighs. You can substitute with paneer or tofu marinated in the same spices for a vegetarian version.
