Name: Grilled Tandoori Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless (skinless chicken breasts); 1/2 c low fat plain yogurt (strained); 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbs lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; 1/2 tsp tumeric; 1 tbs grated ginger root; Cilantro and thinly sliced onion (garnish)

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Total Time: 44 minutes

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A flavorful yogurt-based marinade results in juicy, tender chicken breasts bursting with warm Indian spices.

When dining out, I almost always prefer an ethnic restaurant over American fare. I’ve never been much for a burger and unfortunately for my husband, I could live the rest of my life without eating another piece of pizza.

My general motto is to eat at restaurants serving food I can’t easily make at home rather than suffer through another grilled chicken salad with no taste.

Indian food is one of my favorites. The feeling I get after consuming a 2,000 calorie meal in one setting, however, isn’t. (Disclaimer: I’m talking about Indian restaurants in America, not authentic Indian food which I’m sure is much more healthful.)

Usually I am pretty good at navigating my way through any restaurant menu to find a healthy, balanced meal but when I go to an Indian restaurant, I can’t leave without ordering Chicken Tikka Masala. Is it just me or do all vegetable dishes contain cream or butter?

Chicken Tikka Masala is no exception. This classic dish actually originated in the UK. It was actually created to appeal to British taste buds. Who knew?

Fortunately, I’ve come up with a recipe is the perfect balance of warm, spicy and delicious Indian flavors without any of the guilt. The best part? By cooking this dish at home you won’t be tempted by the delicious butter-soaked naan bread. I haven’t learned how to say no to that either.

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