Chicken w/a Yogurt Crust
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 inch piece of fresh ginger root
1 fresh green chile, deseeded and finely chopped
6 tablespoons of plain yogurt
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
1 teaspoon of garam masala
1 tablespoon of lime juice
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
wedges of lime or lemon to serve
Relish:
4 medium tomatoes
1/4 cucumber
1 small red onion
2 tablespoons o fresh chopped cilantro
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Place the garlic, ginger, chile, yogurt, tomato paste, spices, lime juice and seasoning in a bow and mix to combine.
Wash the chicken, dry with paper towels and place on a cookie sheet.
Brush or spread the spicy yogurt mix over the chicken, and bake in the oven for 30 - 35 minutes until the meat is tender and cooked through.
Meanwhile make the relish. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion finely and mix together with the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until required.
Serve the chicken breast hot with the relish and lemon or lime wedges. Alternatively let cool and chill for at least 1 hour and serve sliced as part of a salad. Serves 4
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