Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

Recipe by Naheed Saleem

Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 45 Minutes

This tender marinated chicken gets its zing from chili powder and cumin. For variety, Naheed Saleem of Stanford, Connecticut sometimes adds a tablespoon of tomato paste to the marinade or replaces the chili powder with chopped green chilies. It's a surefire hit of summer cookouts.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fat-free yogurt
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 bone-in chicken breast halves

Directions:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oil, sugar and seasonings; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Prepare the grill for indirect heat. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, bone side down over indirect medium heat for 2 minutes. Turn; grill 25-35 minutes longer or until juices run clear.