Best Indian Inspired Chicken With Raita Recipes

CINNAMON BROILED CHICKEN WITH RAITA

Cinnamon Broiled Chicken with Raita image

In this Indian-inspired meal, cinnamon is sprinkled on chicken. Cumin and cilantro, other traditional Indian seasonings, are stirred into raita, a yogurt-based condiment.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (about 3 pounds) chicken, cut-up
1 (about 3/4 pound) cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, mix 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cinnamon. Sprinkle on the chicken. Put chicken, skin side down, on a broiler pan, and broil about 6 inches from the heat for 15 minutes. Turn chicken, and broil until skin is crisp and brown, about 15 minutes more.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, cilantro, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve chicken hot, with raita on the side.

INDIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN WITH RAITA

Indian-Inspired Chicken With Raita image

I have not tried this dish yet; however, the yogurt-spice combination sounds really delicious along with the raita. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 4 pounds chicken parts)
2 medium cucumbers (peeled, seeded and thinly sliced)
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Mix 1 cup yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, salt through red pepper in a large re-sealable food storage bag to blend. Add chicken; marinate in refrigerator 4 to 24 hours.
Preheat broiler. Cover baking sheet with foil. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from heat about 30 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.
Meanwhile, make Raita. Mix cucumbers, 1/3 cup yogurt, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve alongside chicken.

TRADITIONAL INDIAN RAITA

Traditional Indian Raita image

Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories Condiment/Spread No-Cook Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Cal Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped seeded English hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Chill raita, covered, until ready to serve.

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