Diet Recipes




Low Fat Recipes

Aromatic Barbecued Chicken

1 (3 pound) broiler chicken, cut up and skin removed
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom seed (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon coriander or cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lime wedges

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Mix yogurt, buttermilk, garlic and spices in a large container. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and let marinate 8 to 24 hours in refrigerator.

To Grill: Grill 5 to 6 inches above medium hot coals for 20 to 30 minutes on each side, basting every 10 minutes.

To broil: Broil about 5 inches from heat source 15 to 20 minutes on each side, basting every 10 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings.