Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken (South Beach Diet Phase 1)

Submitted by BlueDoxie

"From "The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook""

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 58mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup nonfat plain yogurt or 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1⁄4 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

[PeeblyWeebly]

The marinade was quick to put together. I added about 1/2 tsp agave syrup just to counter the spiciness of the other flavors. I don't have an outdoor grill so I cooked it on my countertop electric grill. The yogurt helped to tenderize the chicken and it had a good, moist texture. The seasonings were good but there wasn't enough of them. I will make this again but next time increase each of the spices.

 

[Okitsme]

Oops! I meant 2 Tablespoons of Garam Masala substitute.

 

[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.