Chopped Tandoori Chicken Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/4 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• 2 pints small tomatoes (grape or cherry)
• 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 seedless european cucumber, chopped
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Recipe

• 1 combine the marinade ingredients and mix well: yogurt, garlic, cumin, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. pour mixture over the chicken in a resealable plastic bag, and rub marinade into the meat. marinate for at least one hour, and up to 24 hours.
• 2 when ready to prepare the salads: place chicken on grill, discarding any extra marinade. cook for approximately 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is done. meanwhile, skewer tomatoes or place in a grill basket and cook until slightly charred, about 5 minutes, stirring or turning periodically.
• 3 allow chicken and tomatoes to cool.
• 4 meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients and mix well: the remaining plain yogurt, cumin, garam masala, salt, cilantro, wine vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper.
• 5 in a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, and chickpeas.
• 6 chop chicken when cool enough to handle, and add chopped chicken and tomatoes to the salad.
• 7 toss with dressing until all ingredients are mixed well.