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  • Basil Tandoori Chicken With Longan Salsa

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    Basil Tandoori Chicken With Longan Salsa
    Prep: 3 hours Cook: 45 min Servings: 4
    by Navaneetham Krishnan
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    Served with a refreshing longan salsa, it's tender at the core yet firm and crispy on the outside.

    Ingredients

    • For the chicken
    • 4 medium size chicken drumsticks/thighs (or any other parts you like - approximately 150g each)
    • 1 tbsp yogurt
    • 1 tbsp melted butter
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala or mixed spice powder
    • 1 tbsp plain chili powder
    • 2-3 sprigs basil leaves - shredded (can be replaced with coriander leaves)
    • Salt to taste
    • For the salsa
    • 1 cup canned longans - drain off the juice
    • 1/4 inch ginger - chopped
    • 1 red chili - chopped
    • 1-2 sprigs coriander leaves - chopped/shredded
    • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
    • Salt to taste
    • Toss the ingredients together

    Directions

    1. Marinated chicken with all the ingredients for at least 3-4 hours.
    2. Place on a baking tray and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked.
    3. (Turn the pieces to cook on both sides)
    4. Serve with longan salsa

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