Indian-Inspired Chicken with Raita
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Indian-Inspired Chicken with Raita
YIELD Makes 6 to 8 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 1 | cup plain yogurt |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | teaspoon ground coriander |
| 1 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground turmeric |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1/4 | teaspoon ground red pepper |
| 1 | (5- to 6-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 4 pounds chicken parts) |
| Raita | |
| 2 | medium cucumbers (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and thinly sliced |
| 1/3 | cup plain yogurt |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced |
| 1/8 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
PREPARATION:
- Mix yogurt, garlic, coriander, ginger, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin and red pepper in gallon-size resealable bag to blend. Add chicken, and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 24 hours.
- Preheat broiler. Cover cookie sheet with sides with aluminum foil. Place chicken upside-down on prepared cookie sheet. Broil 6 inches from heating element until cooked through, about 30 minutes, turning once.
- Meanwhile make raita. Mix seeded cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, pepper, salt and cilantro in small bowl to blend. Serve with chicken.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Sodium | 674 mg |
| Protein | 50 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 200 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Total Fat | 43 g |
| Calories from Fat | 62 % |
| Calories | 625 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 4.5 |
| Meat | 7 |
| Vegetable | 1 |
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