Grilled Chicken Skewers (Tandoori Murghi)

Directions

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   In an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind cumin seeds and cloves.
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   In a blender blend ground spices with remaining marinade ingredients until smooth.
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   MARINATE CHICKEN:
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   Cut chicken breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips and in a large sealable plastic bag combine with marinade.
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   Seal bag, pressing out excess air, and turn bag several times to coat chicken well.
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   Marinate chicken at least 1 day and up to 2.
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   PREPARATION:.
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   White chicken is marinating, soak skewers in water at least 1 hour.
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   Prepare grill (or preheat oven to its highest temperature, 500 to 550 degrees F.).
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    Oil grill rack (or lightly oil a shallow roasting pan large enough to hold the skewers in one layer.
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    ).
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    Remove skewers from water and pat dry.
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    Thread 1 piece chicken lengthwise onto each skewer and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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    (Alternatively, in a lightly oiled shallow roasting pan arrange skewers in one layer and roast in middle of oven.
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    ).
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    SERVE skewers with raita and lime wedges if desired.