indian spicebox grilled chicken

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Jess Grearson
Falmouth, ME

As someone who married into an Indian family, I love my "masala dubba" or "spice box." Indian cuisine draws on subtle blends of many spices, so it's handy to have all of them in this one tin with little cups, like a palette! This recipe is so easy and so healthy -- if you want to spice it up for adults, you can add cayenne to the yoghurt marinade.

(3 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For indian spicebox grilled chicken

  • 4 sm
    skinless boneless chicken breasts, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 c
    low fat plain yoghurt
  • 2 clove
    finely minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp
    garam masala
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    turmeric
  • 1/4 c
    fresh minced cilantro
  • 4
    fresh cut lime wedges

How To Make indian spicebox grilled chicken

  • 1
    Trim chicken breasts and slice horizontally, not quite through, opening up like a book. Pound flat to ½” even thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Combine yoghurt, garlic, garam masala, cumin and turmeric together. Spoon mixture into a glass lidded container. Add chicken and turn to cover with marinade. Let marinate 20 minutes to overnight.
  • 3
    Prepare grill to medium heat, oiling grill rack. Place chicken onto grill ; grill turning once, about 3-4 mintues per side. Check for doneness (160 degrees) then let rest off heat.
  • 4
    Sprinkle chicken with fresh minced cilantro, and serve with lime wedges, and fresh slivers of sweet onion and fresh tomato wedges if desired.

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