GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS IN SPICED YOGURT

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This is from the August 2004 issue of Gourmet. It is a simple, flavorful, and juicy way to prepare chicken.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons minced shallots

Steps:

  • Stir together 1 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and spices.
  • Add chicken and turn until well coated.
  • Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, preheat grill.
  • While grill is heating, stir together remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Reduce grill to moderate heat.
  • Grill chicken (discard marinade), on lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally (closing grill between turns), until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter.
  • Toss together mint, shallot and remaining oil in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle chicken with yogurt sauce and top with mint salad.

Desmond Carnagie
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I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again and again.


Laiba Ashraf
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover yogurt.


Zaro Khan127
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken.


Nancy Presh
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I'm not a huge fan of yogurt, but I really liked the way it tasted in this recipe.


rakiba rakiba
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy grilled chicken dish.


Qaeso
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


Alethia Diop
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The spiced yogurt marinade is amazing! It gives the chicken so much flavor.


Lil Sammy Three
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The chicken came out perfectly cooked. It was juicy and tender on the inside and had a nice crispy skin on the outside.


SSG Bilal
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in a few minutes and have a delicious dinner on the table in no time.


Paul cummings
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This grilled chicken recipe was a hit! The yogurt marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


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