Tandoori Chicken
Prep: 15 min, Marinate: 4:00, Cook: 20 min.
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 tsp. turmeric
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. fresh ginger root, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 3/4 cup lowfat yogurt
Make deep diagonal cuts in the chicken. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix together next 9 ingredients in a bowl. Mix in the yogurt. Coat chicken completely with the tandoori mixture. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Place chicken on a preheated grill, brushing with extra tandoori mixture. Turn frequently until chicken is tender and juice runs clear, about 12-14 minutes. Remove, cover with foil, and continue cooking until the chicken is slightly blackened, about 5-10 more minutes.
Per serving: calories 276, fat 6.8g, 23% calories from fat, cholesterol 108mg, protein 45.0g, carbohydrates 6.8g, fiber 1.0g, sugar 4.2g, sodium 305mg, diet points 6.4.
Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.3, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.1, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.8, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 5.5
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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, or Chianti.
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