Almost Tandoori Chicken

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 green apple, peeled and thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and very thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 pieces store-bought naan bread, plain or flavored, warmed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500.

  2. Combine the yogurt with the zest of the lime and the spices. Cut the chicken into large chunks. Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper, then add to the yogurt and coat evenly. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet or use a slotted broiler pan for cooking. Arrange the chicken on the rack or slotted pan and roast for 15 minutes, or until it’s charred at the edges and the juices run clear.

  3. Combine the apple, tomatoes, and scallions and dress with the juice of the lime, the oil, and salt and pepper.

  4. Serve the chicken with the apple-tomato topping and warm bread.

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