Chicken, Turkey, Fowl and Egg: Chicken, Turkey, Fowl Dishes: Tandoori Chicken

Grilled breast of chicken in tasty tandoori dressing.

Author: Family Health Network
Date: February 13, 2001

Suggestions: This recipe requires refrigeration overnight.

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp tandoori spice mix
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
14 oz skinfree chicken breasts (4)

Directions:

Remove all visible fat from chicken.

Combine yogurt, tandoori, cumin and ginger in a large bowl to form a marinade. Add chicken breasts and cover well with the marinade. Refrigerate overnight.

Remove chicken from marinade, scraping off as much sauce as possible. Place chicken under grill; grill on high for 2 minutes each side. Reduce heat and cook for a further 5 minutes on each side. Baste with marinade whilst chicken is cooking.

The remaining marinade can be gently heated and pored over chicken. Serve with boiled rice.

Variations:

Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in nutritional analysis.