Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken

By mschweickert

Ingredients

• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3 pounds)
• 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
• 1/2 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup olive oil plus more for brushing
• 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 2"piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• Garam masala, an Indian spice blend, is sold in the spice section of better supermarkets and at Indian market.

Preparation

Step 1

Working with one chicken breast at a time, put chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound to 1/2" thickness. Transfer chicken breasts to a resealable plastic bag.

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Combine the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.

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Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Brush grill grates with oil. Scrape excess marinade off chicken; season with salt. Grill chicken, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.