Chicken with a Curried Yogurt Crust
Serves 4
1 garlic clove, crushed
2,5 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 fresh green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
6 tbsp low-fat natural (unsweetened) yogurt
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp garam masala1 tbsp lime juice
4 chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
Relish
4 medium tomatoes
¼ cucumber
1 small onion
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• Preheat the oven to 190°C
• In a small bowl mix together the garlic, ginger, chilli, yogurt, tomato puree, tumeric, garam masala, lime juice and seasoning.
• Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Brush or spread the spicy yogurt mix over the chicken and bake for 35 mins.
• Meanwhile, make relish
Relish:
• Finely chop the tomatoes, cucumber and onion and mix together with coriander. Season, cover and chill until required.
• Drain the cooked chicken on absorbent kitchen paper and serve with relish
Mimi's Tip:
Allow to chill for 1 hour and serve sliced as part of a salad!
Tastes great on a chunky white fish, such as cod!
