Indian · Dinner
Charred Chicken with Herb Sauce (Low-Calorie)
Boneless chicken thigh marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, cumin and turmeric, then char-grilled until blistered. Served with a bright cilantro-mint-lime herb sauce and charred lemon wedge.
$4
15 minsPrep
12 minsCook
27 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
322Calories
41.6gProtein
13.5gFat
7.8gCarbs
3.4gSugar
1.6gFiber
812mgSodium
206mgChol
3.6gSat Fat
680mgPotassium
150mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
0.7mcgVitamin B12
14mgVitamin C
low-calorie
gluten-free
protein-rich
low-carb
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Trim chicken thigh into 2–3 large flat pieces for even grilling on a cutting board.
2
Marinate
Whisk yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, lemon juice and salt together, coat chicken and chill 30 minutes.
3
Blitz
Blend cilantro, mint, garlic clove, lime juice, yogurt and water until smooth; set herb sauce aside.
4
Grill
Heat grill pan to medium-high, brush with oil, lay chicken flat and cook 5–6 minutes per side until deep char marks form and juices run clear.
5
Char
Place lemon wedge cut-side down on hot grill for 2 minutes until flesh browns and blisters.
6
Rest
Move chicken to plate and rest 3 minutes.
7
Plate
Slice chicken, spoon herb sauce over top and serve with charred lemon wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1/2 cup120g plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tsp2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil, for grill grates
- 1 cup30g fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup20g fresh mint leaves
- 22 small garlic clove
- 2 tsp2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp30g plain low-fat yogurt, for sauce
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp water
- 22 lemon wedge
