If you’re looking for something different or even unusual, this recipe for Manuka honey yogurt raita over tandoori chicken is a great place to start! Using Manuka honey in multiple fashions, this dish brings a healthy dose of protein alongside incredibly blended spices and surprisingly complementary elements, such as the Greek yogurt and the spicy cilantro jalapeno sauce. If you think you’re ready to brave new culinary territory—and make good use of your spices cabinet/drawer—then let us get started on this Manuka honey yogurt raita over tandoori chicken as soon as possible!

Ingredients for Manuka Honey Yogurt Raita Over Tandoori Chicken

Manuka Honey Yogurt Raita:

1/2 cup of cucumber, shredded
1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, plain
1 tablespoon of Manuka honey
1 teaspoon of cumin
1/2 a lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon of ginger, minced
Black pepper and salt for seasoning

Spicy Honey Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce:

3 tablespoons of Manuka honey
1 clove of garlic
2 cups of cilantro, packed
1/2 a jalapeno
1/2 a lime, juiced
Black pepper and salt for seasoning

Manuka Honey Tandoori Chicken:

1/4 cup of Manuka honey
2 sliced chicken breasts
1 cup of Greek yogurt, plain
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon of ground coriander
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 sliced red jalapeno for a garnish

Directions for Manuka Honey Yogurt Raita Over Tandoori Chicken

Manuka Honey Yogurt Raita: To begin, combine all of your ingredients for the yogurt raita and let it sit to allow the flavors to blend together. Season with some black pepper and salt.
Spicy Honey Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce: For this sauce, combine all of your ingredients in an available food processor, pureeing until the mixture is smooth. Then, season the sauce with both black pepper and salt.
Manuka Honey Tandoori Chicken: In a large enough dish, combine the chicken breasts, the Manuka honey, the Greek yogurt, and the spices, allowing the dish to marinate for about two hours. Once the dish nears the end of its marinating time, start heating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
On a baking sheet sprayed with vegetable oil, remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and lay them out on the baking sheet. Cook the breasts for about ten minutes or until they are fully cooked.
Once the dish is ready, serve the Manuka honey yogurt raita over the tandoori chicken, drizzling the spicy honey cilantro jalapeno sauce and providing fresh red jalapenos as garnishes. Enjoy!