Grilled Yogurt Chicken

This recipe is marinated for at least 4 hours, so plan to start it early. Serve this flavorful yogurt grilled chicken with a garnish of fresh cilantro or parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate: 4 hours
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients:

4 to 6 boneless chicken breast halves
salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
2/3 cup plain yogurt
cilantro, for garnish, optional

Instructions:

Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces. Thread onto short skewers and sprinkle lightly with salt.

Put skewered chicken into a shallow non-reactive dish. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, ginger, garlic, chili powder, coriander, lime juice and vegetable oil.

Pour yogurt mixture over skewered chicken and turn to coat completely in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Heat grill. Place skewered chicken on grill rack and cook 8 to 12 minutes on each side, turning skewers and basting occasionally with marinade.

Serve hot with rice, if desired.

Serves 4 to 6.

Grilled Yogurt Chicken

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