Tandoori Chicken

How to make Tandoori Chicken Recipe - This kid friendly Indian dish introduces little ones to new flavor combos like garlic and ginger. Serve it with nutty flavored brown rice and asparagus.

Makes 8 skewers

Ingredients:

1 pound chicken breast

tenderloins

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon garlic paste

1½ teaspoons garam masala

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Dip:

1 container (6 ounces) plain yogurt

1 tablespoon lime juice

Method:

1 If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic paste, garam masala, and ginger. Thread each piece onto a skewer.

2 Put the skewers right on the rack of a grill over medium heat (or cook on a grill pan) for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. (Cook uncovered if you’re using coals, but put the top down on a gas grill.)

3 For dip, mix yogurt and lime juice together and serve on the side. (Cut tips off skewers before serving to young kids.)

Nutrition per skewer: 109 calories; 15g protein; 5g fat (1g saturated fat); 2g carbohydrate; 0g fiber; 53mg calcium; 1mg iron; 67mg sodium.

kitchen tip:

Garam masala, like curry powder, is a blend of spices used in Indian cooking. While the exact blend varies from brand to brand, it can include black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, cardamom, dried chilies, fennel, mace, nutmeg, and other spices. It’s aromatic and adds a warmth to food but is not spicy.

Tandoori Chicken