Tandoor-Style Grilled Chickens or Cornish Hens Recipe
"[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] The smaller the bird, the faster it'll cook through, and the less time it'll have to dry out. Better yet, just use a Cornish game hen. Note: small chickens can be used in place of the cornish hens. After initial charring steps on the grill, transfer chicken to cooler side of grill and cook covered until center of breast registers 140 to 145°F on an instant read thermometer. Serve with grilled naan...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 Cornish game hens, about 1 1/2-pounds each
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2 tablespoons toasted ground cumin
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2 tablespoons toasted paprika
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1 tablespoon toasted ground coriander seed
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon achiote or a few drops red food coloring (optional)
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8 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane grater
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2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated on a microplane grater
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2 cups yogurt
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1/2 cup lemon juice
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1/4 cup kosher salt
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Thinly sliced raw onion
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1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
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2 lemons or limes, cut into wedges
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