Indian Spiced Grilled Chicken (South Beach Diet Phase 1)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt or low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 10 (6 ounce)  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Divide mixture between 2 large resealable plastic bags.

3. 3

   Place 5 chicken breasts in each bag, seal bags, and turn to coat chicken with marinade.

4. 4

   Lay bags flat in the refrigerator.

5. 5

   Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.

7. 7

   Remove chicken from bags.

8. 8

   Brush grill with oil and grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Serve warm.

10. 10

    * make-ahead: Chicken can be marinated in resealable plastics bags in the refrigerator up to 1 day.