Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, for brushing

Method

  • In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup of the yogurt with the cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, two-thirds of the minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, the cardamom and cayenne.
  • Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the tahini paste with the remaining minced garlic and 3 tablespoons each of yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
  • Brush the grill grates or the pan with the canola oil.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.
  • Grill the chicken breasts over moderate heat, turning once, until they are browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken into strips and serve with the tahini sauce.