Chicken with Honeyed Onions

Skinned out chicken is a good source of high biological value protein. Fried Chicken is not a healthy option for a person planning to lose weight. Here we bring you the recipe of ‘chicken with honey and onions'. This recipe is rich in protein and good carbohydrates.

• Preparation time - 3hours
• Cooking time - 25 minutes
• Serves - 6

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken leg pieces

For Yoghurt marinade:

• 1 tablespoon chopped mint
• 1 clove of garlic (crushed)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
• 1 tablespoon mint paste

For Honeyed onions

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon red vinegar

For Garnishing: Finely chopped spring onions and, red and yellow peppers can be used to add color

Procedure:

1. To make marinade: place mint, garlic, yoghurt, mustard and mint sauce in a large glass bowl and mix.
2. Add chicken pieces, turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3. Preheat Barbeque plate to medium heat.
4. Honeyed onions: heat oil on barbeque plate, add onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Add honey and vinegar and cook, stirring, for 5 more minutes.
5. Drain chicken, place on lightly oiled Barbeque and cook each side for 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve topped with onions.

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