tandoori chicken (sallye)
(1 rating)
I love when my downstairs neighbor, who recently immigrated from Turkey, makes this dish. The scent is wonderful drifting up to my apartment. P.S. It tastes as good as it smells.
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(1 rating)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For tandoori chicken (sallye)
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4chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
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1 cplain low fat yogurt
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1 mdyellow onion, chopped
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1 Tbspminced fresh ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 Tbsplime juice
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1-1/2 tspground coriander
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1/2 tspground cumin
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1/4 tspground cardomom
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1/4 tsptumeric
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1/8 tspcayenne pepper
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lime slices (optional)
How To Make tandoori chicken (sallye)
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1Place yogurt, onion, ginger, garlic, lime juice, coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric and cayenne pepper in food processor. Process for 30 seconds until mixture forms a smooth paste
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2Place chicken breasts in 9" x 13" dish. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken, then cover dish and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning occasionally.
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3Preheat broiler and lightly grease the rack. Place the chicken on the rack and broil 7" from the heat for 8 minutes or until browned; turn over and broil 5 minutes longer until brown
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4Reduce heat to 325 degrees. Transfer chicken to a greased 13" x 9" baking pan and cover with foil. Bake in the oven about 10 minutes or until the juices from chicken run clear when pierced with fork or sharp knife
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5Transfer to a warm platter and garnish, if desired, with lime slices. Serve over wild rice bed with grilled (or broiled) vegetables such as egg plant, zucchini and asparagus. BONUS: Chicken is only 210 calories per serving
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