Chicken Tandoori

Ingredients :
4 large Chicken Breasts – Skinless Boneless

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil for basting

– Marinade –

3/4 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons lemon juice4 cloves garlic peeled1 -inch fresh ginger – Peeled1 tablespoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)2 tablespoons yellow food coloring (optional)Coarse salt to taste

Instructions :

Cut each chicken breast in half to make 8 equal pieces. Prick the flesh of the chicken and make diagonal slashes, 1-inch apart using a paring knife. Set aside in a sealable plastic bag or shallow covered dish.
Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in an electric blender or a food processor and process until thoroughly pureed. Pour the marinade over chicken, toss and rub, to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place chicken in a single layer over a rack positioned in sheet pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 45 minutes, Turning once and basting with marinade juices and oil, or until cooked.
Serve immediately garnished with lemon or lime wedges.
Adapted from a recipe in: “The Essentials Collection: Low Fat” by Parragon Publishing.