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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

By Fiona Haynes, About.com

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
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

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

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