Spiced Yogurt Chicken Marinade with Lime

Step 1

Add the chicken to a bowl or large baking dish.

Step 2

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, whisking until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the marinade over the chicken. Turn the chicken pieces over with a fork so that the marinade coats them evenly. Cover with plastic wrap. Alternatively, add the chicken to a zip-top freezer bag along with the marinade, and squish the bag with your hands to distribute. Refrigerate 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Step 4

When you're ready to cook, remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, shaking off and discarding any excess.

Step 5

Cook the chicken according to your preference:

Step 6

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat for direct grilling. Oil the grill racks (the yogurt tends to stick to the grates). Grill on a medium-hot grill about 5 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to broil, with the oven rack six inches from the heat source. Arrange the chicken on a rack set on top of a foil or parchment-lined sheet pan. Broil the chicken about 5-6 minutes per side, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.

Step 8

Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Lower the heat to medium, cover the pan and cook until the pieces are cooked through.