Lemon-Marinated Chicken with Herb Dressing
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Lemon-Marinated Chicken with Herb Dressing

Recipe by ElmarieCourse: Dinner, Savoury

This recipe takes the favourite lemon and herb chicken and makes it the star of the party. My friends and family love this dish and I love how easy it is to make.

Ingredients

  • Thumb-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 cup plain double cream yoghurt

  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves and stems 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • Peel of 1 preserved lemon, chopped

  • 8 chicken thighs

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • to serve

  • Fresh coriander, basil and mint, chopped

  • Cucumber and lemon, thinly sliced

Directions

  • In a blender, combine the ginger, garlic, yoghurt, coriander, lemon juice and honey. Blend until smooth, then transfer half of the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag, reserving the other half for serving. Season the chicken generously with salt and add to the marinade. Seal the bag and turn to coat chicken in the marinade. Chill at least 2 hours.
  • Serve with the reserved marinade and top with fresh herbs, sliced cucumber and lemon.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C. Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange the pieces on a foil-lined baking tray. Roast it in the centre of the oven for 40 minutes or until cooked through.

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