Easy, Quick Meal Ideas

This Middle-Eastern chicken recipe requires advance preparation, but it is fast. Mix the marinade ingredients in a plastic bag and add the chicken the night before, or in the morning. It only takes a few minutes to cook. Serve with rice and a salad.

In the summer, thread the chicken on skewers and grill it in the park for a nice, quick evening picnic.

Chicken Tikka Recipe

Marinade:

3/4 c. yogurt
4 crushed garlic cloves
1 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
1 sm. onion, grated
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. salt
4 chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cubed
1 lg. onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 lg. tomatoes, sliced
2 tbsp. coriander leaves
Combine marinade ingredients and set aside. Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes. Add to marinade, mix well, cover and chill for 6 hours or overnight.

Heat broiler. Put chicken on skewers (optional) or in broiler pan and broil (or grill) 5 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
Garnish with onion rings, tomatoes, and coriander leaves and serve. 4 servings.