Grilled paprika chicken with raisin and coriander pilaf

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Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes

Cuisine: Modern Australian

Healthy options: Low fat; Healthy

Serves: 4

Type: Kids; Family

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Grilled paprika chicken with raisin and coriander pilaf

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
4 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed of fat
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups (300g) basmati rice
2 1/4 cups (560ml) chicken stock
½ cup (75g) raisins
1 cup chopped coriander leaves, plus extra sprigs to garnish
1/3 cup (95g) low-fat yogurt
cherry tomatoes, quartered, to serve

Preparation method

1. Combine lemon juice, garlic and spices in a shallow dish. Add chicken, turn to coat and chill for 30 minutes to marinate.

2. Lightly spray a saucepan with cooking oil spray and heat on medium. Cook onion, stirring for 5 minutes, until soft. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock and raisins and bring to boil on high. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 13-
15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir through coriander.

3. Meanwhile, lightly spray a chargrill with oil and heat on medium. Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes, brushing with a little yogurt, until cooked through.

4. Serve chicken with pilaf and remaining yogurt. Top with extra coriander sprigs and tomato.

You can serve this dish with steamed rice or noodles.

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