{"id":"0b3a4f83-1716-4cf6-af1b-dbc2b0a52e33","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0b3a4f83-1716-4cf6-af1b-dbc2b0a52e33","source_url":"https://www.food.com/recipe/vijs-yogurt-and-tamarind-marinated-grilled-chicken-188076","title":"Vij's Yogurt and Tamarind Marinated Grilled Chicken","description":"Here is another excellent recipe of Vikram Vij from his restaurant Vij's in Vancouver. Lots of flavor but very simple to make. I post it as it is originally, but I did cut down on the salt. The recipe said 1 1/2 tablespoon of salt! I think it was a mistake. I have after making it twice cut it down to 1 1/2 teaspoon. Feel free to use more.\r\nIf you ever visit Vancouver BC...you must go to Vij's!!!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4-6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT8H","total_time":"PT8H30M","image_url":"https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/q_92,fl_progressive,w_1200,c_scale/v1/img/recipes/18/80/76/dH3qnjgpRkqpOMNodESZ_indian-tamarind-yogurt-chicken-6744.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3/4  cup    plain yogurt","item":"plain yogurt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1   tablespoon    tamarind paste (Asian supermarket)","item":"tamarind paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"Asian supermarket"},{"text":"3   tablespoons    garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1/4  cup    canola oil","item":"canola oil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2  teaspoons    salt (or to taste, see intro)","item":"salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste, see intro"},{"text":"1 1/4  teaspoons    ground cayenne pepper","item":"ground cayenne pepper","quantity":1.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1   tablespoon    garam masala or 1   tablespoon    ground cumin","item":"garam masala or 1 tablespoon ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 1/4  lbs    boneless chicken thighs, approx 6 oz per serving","item":"boneless chicken thighs, approx 6 oz per serving","quantity":2.25,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1       lemon, cut into 6 wedges  (optional)","item":"lemon, cut into 6 wedges","quantity":1,"preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large mixing bowl combine the yogurt, tamarind, garlic, canola, salt, cayenne and garam massala."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the chicken, mix and make sure the chicken is covered with the marinade."},{"number":3,"text":"Cover and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours but 8 is prefered."},{"number":4,"text":"Preheat a grill, barbeque or stovetop cast-iron grill to high heat(if doing this indoors make sure you switch on your exhaust fan,there will be smoke whilst grilling on the high heat. (doing this in a pan does not work for me, it makes a mess and does not brown so well, grill or barbeque gave me a better result)."},{"number":5,"text":"Grill the thighs 2 minutes on each side, then again 2 minutes on each side."},{"number":6,"text":"Check or the thighs are done, if still pink continue grilling."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve with the lemon wedges."},{"number":8,"text":"Note: Tamarind paste should be as thick as jam, if thinner use up to 1 tablespoon more."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:03:12.711432+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:03:12.711432+00:00"}