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Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad





Yields
Serves 4




Prep Time
30 mins

Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad




Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Randy Mon
 4 boned, skinned chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
 1 1/4 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  About 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  About 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/4-in. dice
 2 tablespoons minced shallot (1 medium)
 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  Freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Trim any fat and remove the tender from each breast (reserve for another use). Working 2 at a time, arrange chicken between layers of plastic wrap. With a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound meat to an even thickness of 1/4 in.

Step 2
2

Prepare a grill for direct high heat (about 500°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 3 seconds). If using charcoal, spread half-lit coals in firegrate, top with cooking grate to preheat, and let heat build to high.

Step 3
3

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, cumin, lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, the chile flakes, and turmeric. Set aside 1/2 cup yogurt mixture. Add chicken to bowl, flip to coat on both sides, and let sit at room temperature 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, wiping off excess marinade; rub lightly with oil on both sides.

Step 4
4

Using metal tongs, wipe cooking grate with oiled paper towels. Grill chicken, covered, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a clean plate and season with salt.

Step 5
5

In a serving bowl, combine cucumber, shallot, mint, reserved 1/2 cup yogurt mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve chicken with cucumber salad.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 245Calories from Fat 22
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g10%

Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 98mg33%
Sodium 383mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 6.2g3%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Protein 39g78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.