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Tandoori Chicken with Raita

Bone-in, skinless chicken breasts marinated in mixture of yogurt, coarse salt, grated fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala spice blend. Prepared chicken breasts are grilled and served with raita featuring yogurt, finely chopped cucumber, fresh lemon juice and sea salt.

Ingredients -

1-1/4 cups Plain Yogurt
1 Large Cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger
1 tablespoon Garam Masala Spice Blend
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
4 Bone-In, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut in half diagonally

Preparation:

1. For the Raita: combine 3/4 cup yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl, mix well and set to the side.

2. Combine the remaining yogurt, remaining salt, ginger, cayenne and Garam Masala in another bowl and mix well.

3. Arrange the chicken breasts in a casserole baking dish and top with the 2nd yogurt mixture.

4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 45 minutes.

5. Preheat the grill and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

6. Place the chicken on the grill, cover and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, turning every 5 minutes.

7. Serve with Raita sauce on the side.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Plain Yogurt

	Plain yogurt, created by the introduction of harmless bacteria with cow’s milk, has a smooth texture and light, tangy taste. Yogurt is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine and a thickener for sauces and soups. Yogurt can be found in supermarkets and small convenience stores.

Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Garam Masala Spice Blend

	Most commercial garam masala blends found in supermarkets contain about a dozen ingredients including dried red chili peppers, coriander, dried garlic, sesame, ginger powder, turmeric, mustard seed, star anise and fennel. Garam masala blends will differ greatly from one manufacturer to the next.

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