My husband is not a great fan of chicken, since it can often be dry and chewy. The key to succulent chicken is to marinate it. A low fat yogurt marinade flavored with lemon, garlic, cumin and cilantro does a great job of keeping skinless chicken moist, succulent and full of flavor.
Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours, 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain low fat or non-fat yogurt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins removed
Preparation:
Combine yogurt, cumin, lemon juice, garlic and cilantro in a small bowl. Place chicken breasts in a glass baking dish or in a resealable plastic bag. Spoon yogurt mixture over the chicken and coat. Cover dish, or seal bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Spray grill or broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Grill or broil chicken breasts 5-6 minutes each side, until a meat thermometer registers a minimum of 165 degrees.
Serves 4.
Per Serving: Calories 192, Calories from Fat 65, Total Fat 2.9g (sat 1.1g), Cholesterol 86mg, Sodium 137mg, Carbohydrate 5.1g, Fiber 0.1g, Protein 36.1g
