Chicken Tikka

by user Elocina

Info
Cook Time: 2 hours to marinate, 30 minutes to prepare

Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts


 * 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional


 * 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Marinade

 * 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt


 * 2 garlic cloves, crushed


 * 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root, smashed and chopped


 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin


 * 1 teaspoon chili powder


 * 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander


 * 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Dipping Sauce

 * 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt


 * 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

Directions
1.Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.

2.In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.

3.Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush marinade on all sides then cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

4.Prepare grill.

5.Grill chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning often, until cooked through.

6.In a small bowl, make the dipping sauce by combining the yogurt and mint.

Source

 * Chicken Tikka from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health -- original source of recipe, public domain government resource

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