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Garam-Masala-Marinated Chicken

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 20 min prep
Person Icon for Serving Size 4 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 9 ingredients

The lightly spiced marinade for this recipe turns ordinary chicken breasts into something quite exciting. Yogurt is a great base for marinades as its mild acidity slightly tenderizes the chicken and helps to preserve moisture,...


Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon garam marsala
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 4 (3 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (see Chef Tips)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

243 cals

Fat

15 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

9 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

Sugar

4 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

22 g

Sodium

413 mg

Directions

  1. Blend all the marinade ingredients together until smooth.
  2. Combine the marinade with the chicken breasts in a re-sealable plastic bag. Marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the grill. Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken and grill on each side for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with our Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad.

Chef Tips

If you prefer not to grill the chicken, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and cook the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.

You can use skinless chicken thighs if preferred.

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