Chicken Recipes

RED-HOT CHICKEN

A good party dish. The chicken is marinated the night before, so all you have to do on the day is to cook it in a very hot oven and serve with wedges of lemon and a green salad.

INGREDIENTS
1 chicken, 4-4 1/2 pounds, cut into 8 pieces
juice of 1 large lemon
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
a few drops red food coloring (optional)

SERVES 4

1. Skin the chicken pieces and cut two slits in each piece.

2. Arrange them in a single layer in a glass or ceramic dish and pour the lemon juice over them.

3. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce over the chicken pieces, turning them to coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.

4. A Preheat the oven to 425°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, turn over, and cook for another 15 minutes, or until tender.