Cinnamon Chicken with Raita

For the chicken:
1 chicken (3 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the raita sauce:
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped or grated
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

For the chicken: Sprinkle all over with salt, pepper, and cinnamon and grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.

For the raita: In a small bowl, stir together the cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, cilantro, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve chicken immediately with raita.

Audrey's little note: This dish is really simple, and the flavors are awesome together. I leave the cilantro out of the sauce for the kids and tell them it's a kind of ranch with cucumbers in it...and they like it! I serve the chicken with golden pilaf.

adapted from: Martha Stewart Everyday Food