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August 8, 2011
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Honey & Spice Chicken Broil

Chicken Grilled & Broiled
Prep time:
25 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes

For a tender and juicy broiled chicken at a budget-friendly price, use only chicken thighs. Dark meat stays moister than white meat and is usually less expensive than the breast meat, as well.

For a tender and juicy broiled chicken at a budget-friendly price, use only chicken thighs. Dark meat stays moister than white meat and is usually less expensive than the breast meat, as well.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds, ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts and thighs
Directions
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chili powder, curry powder and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Combine chili powder mixture, yogurt, cinnamon, coriander seeds, honey, celery seeds and salt in a large bowl. Add chicken. Pierce chicken with a fork in several places. Stir well.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken on a broiler pan.

  4. 4

    Broil chicken 5 inches from heat, turning every 6 minutes, until cooked through, about 25 minutes.

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Save cleanup time by combining all ingredients in step 2 in a resealable plastic bag. Remove chicken for cooking, then just throw away the bag.

Great Pairings

Broccoli with Buttery Crumbs

During much of the year, fresh broccoli tops, also called crowns, cost less than frozen florets. Simply microwave the fresh broccoli with 2 tablespoons water as recipe directs in step 1.

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