Almost Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coriander 
• 1 cup greek yogurt 
• 1  apples green cored peeled thinly sliced into matchsticks
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 
• 0.5 tablespoon ground cumin 
• 1  lime zest 
• 4 pieces naan bread plain warmed store-bought or flavored
• 2  plum tomatoes seeded very thinly sliced lengthwise
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 4  scallions thinly sliced
• 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless
• 1 tablespoon paprika smoked
• 1 tablespoon turmeric 
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• wire rack
• broiler pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2. Combine the yogurt with the spices and zest of lime in a large bowl.
3. Cut the chicken into large chunks and season liberally with salt and pepper.
4. Add to the yogurt mixture and toss to coat evenly. Put a small wire rack on a baking sheet or a slotted broiler pan. Arrange the chicken on the rack or slotted pan and roast until charred at the edges and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
5. Combine the apple, tomatoes and scallions in a serving bowl.
6. Add the lime juice, oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
7. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve with apple-tomato topping and warm bread.