Martha's Cinnamon Broiled Chicken With Raita

Taken from Martha Stewart .com and posted for ZWT. "In this Indian-inspired meal, cinnamon is sprinkled on chicken. Cumin and cilantro, other traditional Indian seasonings, are stirred into raita, a yogurt-based condiment."

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 chicken thighs

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  whole chicken, cut-up (about 3 pounds)
• 1  cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 3/4 pound)
• 1⁄4 cup  whole milk plain yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, mix 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cinnamon; sprinkle on the chicken.
2. Put chicken, skin side down, on a broiler pan, and broil about 6 inches from the heat for 15 minutes.
3. Turn chicken, and broil until skin is crisp and brown, about 15 minutes more.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, cilantro, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
5. Serve chicken hot, with raita on the side.