Minted Turkish Delight Marinade

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"Mint and spices add a Turkish flair to this yogurt-based marinade. The flavors are perfect with lamb or chicken kebabs. The marinade makes enough to marinate 1 1/2 pounds of meat, with some remaining to serve on the side. Recipe is from Bon Appeit magazine."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 1 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice

directions

1. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice and peel in small bowl until smooth. Add mint, garlic, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and allspice. Marinade can be made one day ahead of time and chilled.
2. Marinate lamb or chicken in half of the marinade at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Remove from marinade, leaving thin coating of marinade on lamp or chicken. Grill. Pass remaining half of marinade separately.