Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots

Method

  • Stir together 1 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and spices.
  • Add chicken and turn until well coated.
  • Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, preheat grill.
  • While grill is heating, stir together remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Reduce grill to moderate heat.
  • Grill chicken (discard marinade), on lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally (closing grill between turns), until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter.
  • Toss together mint, shallot and remaining oil in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle chicken with yogurt sauce and top with mint salad.