Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Partner: pita breads
Buy chicken breasts on special to save a bundle on this Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken. To keep them at their peak, wrap each tightly in plastic wrap. Place them in a plastic freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 6 months.
Ingredients
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 cup plain yogurt
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/8 tsp ground cloves
Directions
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Arrange chicken in a small baking dish.
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Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom and cloves in a small bowl. Mix well.
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Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken; spread evenly. Refrigerate until ready to cook, at least 20 minutes.
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Preheat grill. Oil grill rack. Grill chicken, starting skin side down and turning once, until juices run clear when meat is pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
Great Ideas
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken tip: You can save cooking time and serve an easy-to-eat entre by cutting the chicken into large cubes and making kebabs. Alternate the chicken pieces with colorful bell pepper chunks.
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