Tandoori Chicken

(from salonx’s recipe box)

This Indian dish, featured for “International Favorites” week, is a winner. Add a half teaspoon of ground red pepper to the mix for a spicier flavor.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 3

Source: weightwatchers.com

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp tandoori spice mix
  • 1 medium onion(s), chopped
  • 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
  • 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces

Directions

  1. In large zip-close plastic bag combine spice mix, onion, garlic, yogurt and lime juice. Make diagonal slashes across chicken about 1 inch apart. Add chicken. Refrigerate 6 to 24 hours.

  2. Heat broiler. Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place chicken on sheet, cover with sauce. Broil 4 inches from element until cooked through, about 15 minutes. (If spice mix is unavailable, substitute: 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger, 1 1/2 tsp coriander, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice.)

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