Curry Chicken

Note: This recipe is especially for kids with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

Enjoy this creamy chicken dish with a bit of Indian flare. This entree is a good source of protein.

Prep time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

2 4-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz. plain or vanilla soy yogurt (lactose free)
11/2 tsp. cilantro
11/2 tsp. curry powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375º F (191º C).
Combine yogurt, cilantro, and curry powder in a shallow bowl.
Add chicken to yogurt sauce and coat evenly.
Place chicken in a greased casserole dish.
Spoon remainder of yogurt sauce on top of the chicken.
Bake chicken for 35 minutes or until it's no longer pink in the middle.

Serves: 2

Serving size: 1 chicken breast

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
212 calories
32 g protein
5 g fat
1 g sat. fat
9 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
84 mg cholesterol
81 mg sodium
42 mg calcium
1.9 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:

Tastes great with couscous or rice and steamed vegetables.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N
Date reviewed: March 2009

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