May 23, 2008 8:46 AM
Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts
moroccan spiced grilled chicken

I'm always on the lookout for recipes that use yogurt because I make my own and I always have some around. I've never used it as a marinade though, so when I saw this recipe from Simply RecipesSimply Recipes I knew I would have to try it. Very good. I served it with garlicky sautéed spinach and Trader Joe's Harvest Grains Blend.

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Mix the marinade ingredients (yogurt, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper) together in a medium sized bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and thoroughly coat with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 6 to 10 hours.

Heat your grill on high heat if you are using a gas grill, or prepare coals for direct heat if you are using charcoal. If you do not have a grill you can use a cast-iron grill pan on your stove. Grill the chicken breasts a few minutes on each side, until cooked through. Take care not to overcook, as chicken breasts can easily dry out.
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