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{Recipe} Tandoori Chicken with Mango Salsa

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Friends, yesterday left me defeated. Mentally, emotionally and physically exhausted. I had this whole big woe-is-me post written in my head, then realized… nobody probably gives a crap. So, instead, I decided…hell yea! It’s Friday. And pay day. And I have a pedicure with a girlfriend calling my name at 5:30 tonight, followed by a high school football game with my little family. Screw yesterday.

Remember earlier in the week I told y’all about the awesome dinner I cooked on Sunday night? I promised I’d share the recipe, so here we are!

I remember the first time I had this…it was at my sister’s house, probably  8 years ago. That was before I was really “adventurous” when it came to trying new food. I was skeptical, at best. But, my sister assured me I would love it so I took a piece of chicken, and a tiny little scoop of the mango salsa. Before I knew it, I was back in the kitchen for another helping of the salsa. Yumm doesn’t begin to describe it! She copied down the recipe for me and I’ve been making it ever since.

People…I don’t think you understand just how good this recipe is…while Andy & I were engaged, I made it for a BBQ that his best friend was also at. Upon trying it, his best friend turned to me and said “Can I marry you too?”. I now make it whenever his friend is in town…

Anyway…on to the recipe!

Please note…I am giving you the recipe as I make it, not in the original form. When I make it, I pretty much make a marinade more so than a paste. (It’s WAY better this way…trust)

Ingredients for the Tandori Spice:

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 2 Serrano Chiles (seeds make it spicier!)
  • 1 quart  plain yogurt
  • Juice from 1 whole lime
  • 2 Tbl peeled, grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 Tbl ground coriander
  • 3 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tbl ground cumin
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Make 3 cuts, about 1/4″ deep in the chicken. Place in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or over night. Grill on medium heat, for 25-30 minutes, turning once. Serve with mango salsa.
Ingredients for Mango Salsa:
  • 4 large mango, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4″ pieces
  • 1 small red onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 – 1 serrano chile, minced
  • juice from 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • pinch of sugar
Directions: 
Combine all ingredients. Mix. Serve with the chicken.

If you make it, I’d love to know! And if you have any questions at all about it, feel free to track me down and ask away!

Enjoy!