Tandoori Chicken (Spicy Barbecued Chicken)

Ingredients

* 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, skin removed
* ½ cup plain yogurt
* 2 teaspoons turmeric, ground
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* ½ teaspoon chili powder
* ½ teaspoon garlic powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon garam masala (optional)
* 1 lemon
* Onion slices (optional)

Procedure

1. Prick each piece of chicken with a fork. Rub the pieces with salt and black pepper.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt, ground turmeric, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and garam masala. Mix well.
3. Drop each piece of chicken into a bowl and coat with the yogurt mixture.
4. Place the chicken in a glass baking dish and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (The chicken can be refrigerated overnight).
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the chicken, uncovered, for about 30 to 40 minutes. (When pricked with a fork, the juice that runs out of the chicken should be clear.) When thoroughly cooked, place the chicken on a serving plate.
6. Slice the lemon and squeeze the juice on top before serving. Top with the sliced onions if desired.

Serves 4 to 6.