Chicken Tandoori

Name: Chicken Tandoori
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 3 ounces natural plain yogurt; sliced almonds; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; black pepper

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Recipe by kelly in TO

This is low GL Chicken Tandoori, and very tasty! There is no use of pastes here and even better, the herbs and spices in this dish lend it anti-inflammatory properties. Serve with brown basmati rice and plenty of steamed vegetables. Time does not include 1 hour marinate.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
3

ounces natural plain yogurt
sliced almonds
¹⁄₂

tablespoon lemon juice
2

garlic cloves, crushed
¹⁄₂

teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground turmeric
1

pinch cayenne pepper
black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Place the chicken pieces in a shallow casserole.
Mix together the rest of the ingredients and spread over the chicken, then cover the dish and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour.
Bake the chicken in the marinade at 400ºF for about 35–40 minutes until meat is cooked thoroughly. Do not turn.

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