Spicy Barbecue Chicken

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Helen Botham, renal dietitian at Salford Royal, has kindly provided this great recipe for a summer barbecue.  This dish, Spicy Barbecue Chicken, makes a great summer meal that is quick and easy to prepare. Using fresh ingredients, it is full of flavour and low in salt.

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 4 Chicken breasts, skinned
  • 2 tbsp low-fat natural yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Garlic clove, skinned and crushed
  • 1 tsp Ginger root, grated
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp peppercorns

Method

  • Mix the yoghurt, flour, vinegar, oil, garlic and peppercorns with 2 tbsp of lemon juice
  • Make slits in the chicken about 1 cm apart and sprinkle with lemon juice
  • Place the chicken in a bowl and cover with the yoghurt mixture. Chill for several hours, turning occasionally.
  • Grill or barbecue the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes on each side until the juices run clear

Serve with boiled potatoes, rice or couscous and a boiled vegetable or salad of your choice.

Recipe taken from ‘Food with Thought’ cookbook.

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