Grilled Lemon And Ginger Chicken Sizzler Recipe

Name: Grilled Lemon And Ginger Chicken Sizzler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in pieces; 1 fresh bay leaf, torn; 6 cloves; 8 black peppercorns; 3 cardamom pods, seeds of; 2 -3 lemons, juice of; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 5 teaspoons gingerroot, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 1 1/4 cups low-fat plain yogurt; salt; lemon slice, to garnish; wild rice, to serve

Servings: persons

2 cinnamon sticks, broken in pieces
1 fresh bay leaf, torn
6 cloves
8 black peppercorns
3 cardamom pods, seeds of
2 -3 lemons, juice of
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
5 teaspoons gingerroot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups low-fat plain yogurt
salt
lemon slice, to garnish
wild rice, to serve

1
Using a coffee grinder or pestle and mortar, grind together the cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom. Mix with the lemon juice, chili powder and cumin seeds.
2
Slash the chicken breasts with a sharp knife. Smear them with the spice mixture, rubbing it well into the slashes. Sprinkle with salt and leave to stand for 1 hour.
3
Mix together the ginger, garlic and half the onion. Add to the yoghurt. Spread the mixture over the chicken pieces. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 5 hours or overnight.
4
Remove from the fridge and allow chicken to come to room temperature.
5
Grill the chicken for about 20-30 minutes, basting frequently with the marinade and turning halfway through the cooking time.
6
Transfer to a warm serving dish. Garnish with lemon slices and remaining onion.
7
Serve with wild rice.

435

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Carbs

Protein

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in pieces, 1 fresh bay leaf, torn, 6 cloves, 8 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lemon And Ginger Chicken Sizzler 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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Grilled Lemon And Ginger Chicken Sizzler

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Variations & substitutions

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