Indian Tikka Chicken

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

3/4 cup whole milk yogurt

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro plus additional

for garnish

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon dried mint

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut 1" cubes

Lime wedges for garnish

Preparation

In shallow bowl combine yogurt, ginger, cilantro, chili powder, coriander and mint and mix well. Add chicken, cover, and marinate refrigerated 4 hours and up to overnight.

About 1 hour before cooking, remove chicken from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Soak 4 to 6 thin wooden or bamboo skewers in water.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Thread chicken on skewers, place on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Bake 30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time, until golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and garnish with lime.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Description: "Yogurt tenderizes chicken. This simple recipe is delicious served with cucumber salad."