4 GOALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry for the late post all, but my superstar had an early game this morning.  My superstar scored 4 goals!!!!!!! Ok, Ok I know he's not likely headed for the NHL anytime soon, he's only in pre-novice, but I am SUPER DUPER UBER proud of him.  He scored 2 actual goals, 1 that got waved off, and 1 in the shootout!  

So I'm a little late with the recipe, today it is straight from the newest edition of the Martha Stewart Living magazine, mmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Tandoori Marinated Chicken with Cucumber, Lime and Chilies

1 whole Chicken
{1.5 tsp whole cumin seeds, 1 tsp whole coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp whole fennel seeds} or if you can find a tandoori seasoning together, use that instead.
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp ginger, minced
3 tbsp vege (or EVOO) oil
1/2 tsp turmeric (omit if using tandoori season)
1/2 cup greek plain yogurt
coarse salt

If using the raw ingredients, toast cumin, coriander and fennel in a skillet over med heat until fragrant (2 min), then grind into a fine powder.
Puree onion, garlic and ginger.  Heat oil in a skillet over med high heat.  Add onion mix and fry until translucent (5 min).  Stir in spice mixture (or at this point add your store bought mix 3tsp) and turmeric.  Let cool.
Stir yogurt into mixture and add salt to taste.
Place chicken breast side up and tuck wings under, on a rimmed baking sheet.  tie legs together.  Pat chicken dry with paper towel.
Gently separate skin from breast and rub some of the yogurt mixture underneath, and on the top of the skin.  Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, Preheat oven to 450 .  Uncover chicken and season with salt.  Reduce oven to 400.  Roast chicken for 30 min, remove from oven and tent loosely with foil.  Return to oven, rotating sheet.  Roast until juices run clear and an instant thermometer reads 165 when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (about 30 min).
Remove from oven and let rest 10 min before serving with cucumbers, lime wedges, and chillies.

This is what we are having for supper tomorrow.  So I will tell you how we like it and you can tell me if you like it.

Until tomorrow, Enjoy your day, Enjoy your family and Happy cooking.