Tandoori Chicken

For The Sauce:
1 cucumber
1 Cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper


For The Chicken:
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3 TBLS fresh lemon juice
2 TBLS veg oil
1 TBLS minced garlic
1 TBLS peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 TBLS curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 to 6 boneless chicken breast


To prepare the sauce, peel the cucumber, halve it lengthwise, then scrape out the seeds.  Cut the cucumber   
crosswise into thin slices.  In a bowl, stir together the cucumber, yogurt, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.


To prepare the chicken, in a small bowl, stir together the nine ingredients; set aside.  Cut chicken into strips place in ziplock bag, add marinade for at least 3 hours.  Place on skewers and BBQ.  Serve over rice and top with cucumber sauce.


This recipe has been a favorite for everyone that has tried it.