Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken (South Beach Diet Phase 1)

BlueDoxie's Note:

From "The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook"

• Total Time: 2 hrs 58 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 28 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• ¾ cup nonfat plain yogurt or ¾ cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 10 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
2. Divide mixture between 2 large resealable plastic bags.
3. Place 5 chicken breasts in each bag, seal bags, and turn to coat chicken with marinade.
4. Lay bags flat in the refrigerator.
5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
7. Remove chicken from bags.
8. Brush grill with oil and grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.
9. Serve warm.
10. * make-ahead: Chicken can be marinated in resealable plastics bags in the refrigerator up to 1 day.

Reviews

[LittleLamb]

I made this tonight for dinner and it turned out fantastic! I took the advice of the other review and 1 and 1/2 the spices, and I used drumsticks instead of breast which took a little longer to cook *about 40 minutes, rotating about every five minutes* but the flavor was great and the chicken was moist, tender and delicious! I will definitely make this again!

[CamiDoo]

Very good! Marinated overnight and cooked on the grill. It was very moist and flavorful. I was a little light on the seasoning as this was my first time cooking with Indian spice. Will use more next time. Definitely a keeper.