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Chai Chicken

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins

Source: Integrative Nutrition

 4 chicken legs
 4 to 5 sliced carrots
 Salt and pepper
 1 cup coconut milk
 2 cups chai tea
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2

Place chicken and carrots in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

3

In a pot, combine coconut milk and tea and bring to a boil.

4

Pour over the chicken in the casserole dish.

5

Cover with lid and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

6

Serve with brown basmati rice and greens. Use coconut milk mixture as a sauce.

Notes: Chai is the Hindi word for tea. Masala chai, what we know as “chai” is a tea drink of that is brewed in milk with a variety of spices. You can buy chai tea bags or make it yourself by putting shredded ginger, cinnamon powder and ground cardamom seeds in a pot with 2 cups of water, bringing it to a boil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to bring out the flavor of the spices, then add tea and stir.
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4 servings