INDIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN WITH RAITA

Indian-Inspired Chicken With Raita image

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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.