Spice Yogurt Marinade

By Bellacucinam

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 strips lemon zest (each 2 inches long)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and puree until smooth. Use immediately, spreading the mixture on the chicken skin.


This marinade works best with a whole chicken cut into pieces or bone-in, skin-on pieces. Marinate the chicken overnight, and then roast, still coated with the marinade, in a 375-degree oven.