If you are looking for an easy and unusual way to serve chicken, this is a good recipe to consider. The marinade is made with yogurt instead of butter and the lemon and chiles add a good deal of flavor.

1 can (7 ounces) diced green chiles
3/4 cup unflavored yogurt
pinch of cayenne pepper
1/3 cup chopped chives
1 tablespoon lemon juice

12 chicken drumsticks or thighs, (about 3 pounds), sprinkled with salt and pepper

1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs

In a food processor, puree together first 5 ingredients. Brush mixture generously on the chicken and then coat chicken with crumbs. Place chicken on a greased 9xl3-inch baking pan and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Serve with Mexican Pink Rice. Serves 6.

Mexican Pink Rice
1 1/4 cups rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, fresh or canned
1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste

In a Dutch oven casserole, stir together all the ingredients, cover pan and simmer mixture for 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Serves 6.

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