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Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken, Main Dish
Servings: 4
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
  • 1/2 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1 " piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

Instructions

  • Working with one chicken breast at a time, put chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound to 1/2" thickness. Transfer chicken breasts to a resealable plastic bag.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high (or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat). Brush grill grates with oil. Scrape excess marinade off chicken; season with salt. Grill chicken, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, July 2011.