Tandoori Chicken With Mint Drizzle Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken With Mint Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch ground turmeric; 2 drops red food coloring (optional); 4 chicken breasts, bone-in; 1 bunch of fresh mint; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; 1 piece cucumber, 3in, peeled and cubed; ⅔ cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 pinch fine sea salt; 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground turmeric
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
4 chicken breasts, bone-in
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 piece cucumber, 3in, peeled and cubed
⅔ cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 lemon, juice of
1 pinch fine sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

1
In a large shallow dish, stir together the yoghurt, garlic, cumin, chilli, turmeric, food colouring and some salt and pepper.
2
You can leave the colouring out if you prefer - though it does provide that authentic tandoor look.
3
Remove the skin from the chicken breasts, trim off any visible fat and deeply score each breast.
4
Add the chicken to the marinade and set aside for 30-60 minutes, turning from time to time.
5
To make the drizzle, place the mint, garlic and cucumber in a mini-chopper or food processor and whiz until finely blended.
6
Add the yoghurt and whiz again, then season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
7
Chill until ready to serve.
8
Preheat the oven to 400F Place the chicken on a non-stick baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until cooked right through.
9
Serve at once with the mint drizzle and a large salad.

437

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 pinch ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Chicken With Mint Drizzle falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tandoori Chicken With Mint Drizzle

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