Tandoori Chicken (Free on Red Days— Serves 4)
Fry Light cooking Spray
8 chicken joints
Salt & Pepper
For the Marinade
230 ml low fat natural yoghurt
1 level tsp pepper
2 level tsp salt
1 1/2 level tsp chilli powder
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch ground coriander
1 large clove garlic, skinned & Crushed
Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
For the garnish—Optional
Lemon wedges
Chopped fresh coriander leaves
1. Remove the skin and wipe chicken joints and prick with a fork. Season with salt & Pepper.
2. Combine the yogurt with all the remaining ingredients for the marinade; mix well… Add the chicken pieces to coat well. Cover and leave to stand for 3-4 hours, turning occasionally.
3. Place the chicken, in a grill pan and baste with some of the marinade. Grill for 25 minutes, turn and baste with the remaining marinade. Grill for a further 25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
4. Transfer the chicken legs to a heated serving dish and garnish with lemon wedges and coriander if you wish