We like to do the prep the evening before and marinate overnight. (The prep takes about 20 minutes.) If you would prefer to do everything the day of, allow at least 2 hours to marinate.
Shopping List & Prep
1 packageMasi Masa Indian Tikka Masala Spice Blend
1 cup fresh cilantroleaves and stems, coarsely chopped
2” piece freshginger,coarsely chopped
1/2 largered onion, coarsely chopped
6garliccloves, coarsely chopped
Juice of 2limes(approx. 1 TBSP)
1 Serrano chili pepper (optional)
Vegetablesfor side dish (see SERVING IDEAS below)
1 C plainwhole-milk yogurtor 1 C buttermilk
1/3 C vegetable oil, plus more for brushing (OK to substitute olive oil)
1 tsp.Salt, optional
4 cups cooked Basmati rice and/or naan bread
Directions
If using boneless breasts, place each breast between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound with flat side of mallet, rolling pin or cast iron pan to 1/2" thickness.
Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or tupperware.
Combine remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. (NOTE: if using Serrano pepper, remove seeds and/or ribs if you want less heat)
Pour spice mixture into bag or tupperware, seal and turn chicken to coat evenly.
Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-high.
Brush grill grates with oil.
Scrape excess marinade off chicken; season with salt (optional).
Grill chicken, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side for boneless chicken, 12-15 minutes per side for bone-in chicken.
Serving Ideas
Serve with basmati rice and/or naan bread. If you need some veggies, we suggest roasting some cauliflower and carrots seasoned with a little cumin, salt and pepper.
Sending gifts? You can ship Masi Masa Spice Blends to multiple addresses. Just shop until you have all your gifts in your cart. Then enter mailing and gift messages at checkout. We’ll take care of the rest!