Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
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Everyday Food, June 2009
- Prep Time 25 minutes
- Total Time 25 minutes, plus marinating
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1 large white onion, 1/2 chopped, 1/2 thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 skinless chicken drumsticks
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for grates
- 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- naan or pita, for serving (optional)
Directions
- In a blender, combine chopped onion, garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and ginger. Puree until smooth, scraping down sides of blender as necessary, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in yogurt, garam masala, 2 teaspoons salt, and teaspoon pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours (or up to 1 day).
- Heat grill to medium; clean and oil hot grates. Remove chicken from marinade, wiping off excess. Grill chicken until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a small bowl, combine cucumber, sliced onion, cilantro, oil, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; season cucumber salad with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with salad and naan if desired.
will no fat work as well?
Cah you use regular Yogurt? No stores in rural Wi. have Greek Yogurt.
http://indianfood.about.com/od/masalarecipes/r/garammasala.htm
Try this recipe for garam masala easy and good
What is garam masala?
I want to try this - has anyone done it with chicken breasts?
How can I cook this on the stove or in the oven? I'm an apartment dweller w/out a grill.