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Tandoori Chicken and Couscous Recipe

Tandoori Chicken and Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 skinned chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lb)
3 skinned chicken thighs (about 3/4 lb)
3 skinned chicken drumsticks (about 1/2 lb)
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp grated peeled gingerroot
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
6 cups hot cooked couscous

Directions:

Place chicken pieces in a 10 x 10-inch casserole dish, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Combine the remaining salt and pepper, nonfat yogurt, lime juice, and next 5 ingredients (yogurt through garlic) in a bowl, and stir well. Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken; cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
Uncover and sprinkle with paprika. Cover with wax paper, and microwave at HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating dish a half-turn after 9 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from dish, and discard yogurt mixture. Serve the chicken over hot couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	905.29 Kcal (3790 kJ)
Calories from fat	527.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.62g	90%
Cholesterol	200.84mg	67%
Sodium	889.54mg	37%
Potassium	600.18mg	13%
Total Carbs	48.89g	16%
Sugars	1.32g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	12%
Protein	44.77g	90%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	98.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.5 Kcal (923 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.28g	90%
Cholesterol	48.92mg	67%
Sodium	216.66mg	37%
Potassium	146.19mg	13%
Total Carbs	11.91g	16%
Sugars	0.32g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	12%
Protein	10.91g	90%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	8%
Calcium	24mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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