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Nutrition info

AmountPer 400 g serving
  • Calories530
  • Protein34 g
  • Fat18 g
  • Saturated fat4 g
  • Carbohydrates64 g
  • Fibre8 g
  • Sugars15 g
  • Cholesterol95 mg
  • Sodium770 mg
% Daily ValuePer 400 g serving
  • Potassium24
  • Calcium20
  • Iron25
  • Vitamin A10
  • Vitamin C60
  • Vitamin B636
  • Vitamin B1237
  • Folate24
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc41
Food prep tip

Grilled Chicken Tikka & Wholegrain Rice Pilaf

  • Indian
  • Gluten Free
  • Quick 'n' Easy
  • BBQ
  • Drumsticks
  • Thigh
Prepping130min
Cooking20min
Restingmin
  • Servings4
Nutrition informationThis recipe contains 34 gr protein

Ingredients

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Chicken part(s)

Step by step

1

Place chicken in a large bowl or plastic bag.

2

In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, plain yogurt, garlic, ginger, ½ of the cilantro, ½ teaspoon of salt and other spices. Reserve ¼ cup (60 mL) of marinade for basting. Pour remaining marinade over chicken pieces and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator (preferably overnight).

3

Preheat barbecue grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken 15-20 minutes until thoroughly cooked. Baste with extra marinade while on the grill. Alternatively, the chicken can be cooked in the oven at 400°F (204°C). The chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4

Make the rice pilaf while the chicken is cooking. Heat the oil in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid. Toast the cumin seed in the hot oil until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add ½ tsp (2.5 mL) of salt, rice and water and cook rice until tender (see package directions). Five minutes before the rice is finished cooking, place peas, raisins and almond slices on top of rice and return lid to finish cooking. When complete, fluff rice with a fork to serve.

5

Place grilled chicken on a platter of salad greens and decorate with lime, tomato wedges, more fresh chopped cilantro and sliced onions for garnish. Serve with the whole grain rice pilaf.

Recipe note<p>This chicken dish is an extremely popular Indian appetizer and is quick and easy to cook. Chicken Tikka here is served as a main course meal for 4 with whole grain rice pilaf. If you want to broil, rather than grill the chicken, place pieces on a rack on a broiling pan so juices drip away allowing the chicken to cook drier and crisper.</p>