A simple and flavorful grilled chicken recipe, my Indian spiced yogurt marinade tenderizes lean meat to create a juicy end result your whole family will love.
You all know I love to use chicken breast in my dinners. But since they are naturally lean, they have a tendency to dry out quickly if not prepared properly. We always have plain yogurt on hand for smoothies, Greek Tzatziki Sauce, cucumber yogurt raita and more, so I love using it to throw together a quick marinade. This Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken is best served with a cool and creamy yogurt sauce on the side, too!
Why You’ll Love This Chicken
- It’s super flavorful and tender in every bite!
- Comes together in under 15 minutes.
- Easy to make it more or less spicy to your liking.
Ingredients
- Chicken: I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use thighs.
- Yogurt: Plain yogurt marinates the chicken and makes it super tender and juicy.
- Garlic: Nutty, pungent, and slightly sweet in flavor once it cooks.
- Ginger: Warm, sweet, and a bit spicy, it pairs well with the other flavors and adds some bite.
- Lemon: Fresh lemon juice not only adds some nice acidity to the taste, but it also helps make the chicken tender.
- Spices: A blend of common Indian spices, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne are used to flavor this chicken.
How to Make Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken
Step 1. Mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and spices together in a bowl. Then pour over the chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2. Once chicken has marinated, grill over high heat for about 6 minutes a side.
Once cooked through, remove from grill and let rest before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken!
Frequently Asked Questions
Use a good marinade! It’s key to keeping your chicken juicy.
Tandoori chicken is chicken marinated in a yogurt and spice blend, which is similar to this dish, but it is cooked in a tandoor and not on a grill.
We love to serve it with naan or pita bread, alongside raita, and grilled veggies.
More Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Parm Meatloaf Muffins
- Easy Roasted Chicken Pieces
- Chicken Salad Sliders
- Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
- Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
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If you don’t love Indian flavors, feel free to use any of your favorite spices. This would be ideal for my All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend or you could head to Mexico and add smoked paprika, cumin, and lime juice.
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Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic (grated)
- ¼ cup juice of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together marinade: yogurt through cayenne. Pour over the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Pre-heat the grill to high and spray with non-stick cooking or grilling spray.
- Grill chicken breasts 6-8 minutes per side, turning once, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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