Quick Roast Tandoori Chicken

• 1 whole chicken about 5-6 lbs, butterflied (see step by step photos in this easiest garlic herb roast chicken)

For the spice mix:

• 1 red onion
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoon Garam Masala Spice
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (more or less to your taste, or omit all together)
• 1/2 cup fresh mint and parsley leaves 1:1
• 2 limes juiced
• 1/4 cup PLAIN yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

For roasting:

• 2 tablespoon canola oil (or any vegetable oil)
• 1 large onion sliced
• 1 lemon sliced

For the yogurt sauce:

• 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 lime juiced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed herbs (one herb or a mixture of herbs—I used parsley , mint and dill