Broiled Yogurt-Ginger Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Broiled Yogurt-Ginger Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 container (32 ounces) plain yogurt; 1 piece (5 inches) peeled fresh ginger, grated (about 1/4 cup); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Coarse salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each); 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 3 sprigs fresh cilantro, stems removed; Juice of 1 lime

Servings: persons

1
Stir together the yogurt, ginger, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
2
Starting on one long side, cut each chicken piece almost in half horizontally (stop about 1/2 inch before reaching opposite side).
3
Open each piece like a book.
4
Add the chicken to the marinade in the dish; turn to coat.
5
Cover with plastic wrap.
6
Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
7
Preheat the broiler.
8
Toss together the red onion, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste), and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
9
Transfer the chicken to a broiler pan.
10
Discard the marinade.
11
Broil the chicken, rotating the pan once, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
12
Top with the cucumber mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 container (32 ounces) plain yogurt, 1 piece (5 inches) peeled fresh ginger, grated (about 1/4 cup), 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Broiled Yogurt-Ginger Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Broiled Yogurt-Ginger Chicken Breasts

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