Chicken Tikka

Description
Chicken Tikka from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource
 * Cook Time: 2 hours to marinate, 30 minutes to prepare
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
 * ½ teaspoon salt, optional
 * 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Marinade

 * ⅔ cup plain non-fat yogurt
 * 2 garlic cloves, crushed
 * 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root, smashed and chopped
 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * ½ teaspoon ground coriander
 * ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

Dipping Sauce

 * ⅔ cup plain non-fat yogurt
 * 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
 * 2) Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.
 * 3) In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.
 * 4) Thread chicken onto skewers.
 * 5) Brush marinade on all sides then cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
 * 6) Prepare grill.
 * 7) Grill chicken for 15–20 minutes, turning often, until cooked through.
 * 8) In a small bowl, make the dipping sauce by combining the yogurt and mint.