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I saw the picture of this recipe in the cookbook and it looked so good. Of course mine never looks as nice but man it sure tasted great. The ingredients scared me a little because they seemed very spicy but I was very happy with how this recipe turned out. Its a grill dinner but I plan to try to make it in the oven or rotisserie this winter to see if it comes out as good.I will be sure to update this when I do. The only draw back is you need to marinate the chicken the night before which is not a big deal but its something you need to note if your making a menu. The first time I went to make it I found that out the hard way and had to figure something else out for the night.

Source: Taste of Home Contest Winning Annual Recipes 2009 Cookbook

Prep: 10 min. + marinating

Grill: 25 min.

• 1-1/2 cups (12oz) plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4-5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and legs skin removed

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Rub grill rack with oil or coat with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinate.

Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 180.

Yield: 8 servings

This is another recipe that is a staple in my menu. Its a really easy one to make and I have never had it over cook.

Source: A pamphlet that came with a Taste of Home Magazine a few years back.

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 broiler-fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up ( I use chicken thighs which is quite cheap to buy)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1-1/2 tsp curry powder

In a bowl or bag(I use a bag) combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper; add chicken pieces and dredge or shake to coat. Pour 4 tbsps butter into a 13-in. x 9-in baking pan(I tried something different this last time I made it. I used a brush and brushed the butter on instead of trying to turn them in the pan. I think it worked much better); place chicken in pan, turning pieces once to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes. Combine brown sugar, honey,lemon juice, soy sauce, curry powder and remaining butter(I heat this on the stove so its a nice smooth consistency); pour over chicken. Bake 45 minutes more or until chicken is tender(I usually check it around 40 minutes), basting several times with pan drippings. Yield: 4-6 servings