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[janice shell]

Your own childhood story is appalling as well.

And yet I know I DID have some good ones. Because once every two or three years, I find myself yearning to recreate the experience, and failing to do so.

The best, of course, are the ones with natural casings that snap when you bite in. But there're hard to find. The best national brand seems to me to be Hebrew National, but still, they aren't quite what I'm looking for...

[janice shell]

This looks good...



It's from the Times today:

This weeknight meal is inspired by the spiced chicken and rice that draws lines at halal street carts across Manhattan. Whether it’s lunchtime or late at night, the scent and Mediterranean flavors of grilled and chopped chicken served over turmeric-tinged yellow rice (or wrapped in pita) alongside shredded iceberg salad lures a crowd. Everything gets an imperative, generous drizzle of that signature creamy and tangy white sauce, made here with a blend of yogurt, mayonnaise and spices. Fresh garlic, cilantro and lemon juice are combined with a tasty mix of fragrant spices, then rubbed all over the chicken before it’s roasted until golden and crispy. The iceberg-and-tomato salad offers a cool, refreshing contrast to the spiced chicken.

Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings

For the Roasted Chicken

¼ cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1½ teaspoons ground sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon granulated onion
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and black pepper

For the White Sauce

½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2 percent or whole-milk)
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
¾teaspoon granulated sugar
A big pinch of granulated garlic
A big pinch of granulated onion
Salt and black pepper

To Serve:
1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, diced
Warm pita bread and hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the oil, fresh garlic, coriander, paprika, cumin, oregano and granulated onion with half of the cilantro and half of the lemon juice; mix well. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat.

Step 2
Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer on a large sheet pan and roast until golden and caramelized, about 20 minutes.

Step 3
While the chicken roasts, make the white sauce: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, granulated garlic and granulated onion; season with salt and pepper, then mix well; set aside.

Step 4
Add the remaining cilantro and lemon juice to the roasted chicken and mix well, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Divide chicken, lettuce and tomatoes among 4 plates and drizzle with some of the white sauce. Serve with lemon wedges, plus pita and hot sauce, if using.