Tandoori-Style Chicken With Cucumber Melon Relish Recipe

Name: Tandoori-Style Chicken With Cucumber Melon Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1-1/2 cups chopped cantaloupe; 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional

1
In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garam masala, salt and pepper flakes until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate up to 6 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
2
For relish, in a small bowl, mix cantaloupe, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, mint and remaining lemon juice.
3
Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165u00b0, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with relish and reserved marinade. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided, 1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Tandoori-Style Chicken With Cucumber Melon Relish 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-Style Chicken With Cucumber Melon Relish

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