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Tandoori chicken with cucumber mint yoghurt

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 / Topics:

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

⅔ cup reduced-fat Greek yoghurt, plus ⅔ cup extra

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

1 tablespoon ground coriander

½ tablespoon ground ginger

½ tablespoon garlic powder

½ tablespoon tumeric

4 chicken thighs, cut into thick strips

2 Lebanese cucumber, diced

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 bunch mint, leaves picked

1 lemon, zested then juiced

1 tablespoon olive oil

 

Method:

  • Combine ⅔ cup yoghurt, spices and olive oil in a medium bowl. Coat chicken and set aside to marinate.
  • Meanwhile, combine cucumber, red onion, lemon zest, thinly sliced mint leaves, and the remaining Greek yoghurt, in a large bowl. Squeeze over lemon juice and toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked through and lightly charred.
  • Plate up with a bed of the cucumber yoghurt mixture, topped with tandoori chicken and mint leaves.

 

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