Tandoori Chicken (Zone Diet)
Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish that is both flavorful and healthy. By adding a few ingredients, we can easily make it into a dish which is Zone diet friendly. This dish provides a good balance of macronutrients, with a high protein content from the chicken and a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C, which is abundant in bell peppers. This makes it a healthy and delicious option for those following the Zone Diet.
Equipment
- 1 Griller
- 2 Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp tandoori spice blend
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium zucchini sliced
- 2 medium yellow squash sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, tandoori spice blend, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Thread the mixed vegetables onto skewers and grill them for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Serve the grilled tandoori chicken with mixed vegetable skewers.