Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt

• plain yogurt↗2 1⁄4 cups
• olive oil↗3 tablespoons
• fresh lemon juice↗2 1⁄2 tablespoons
• salt↗2 teaspoons
• chili powder↗1 tablespoon
• ground cumin↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• ground coriander↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• black pepper↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• boneless skinless chicken breast halves↗6
• fresh mint leaves↗1 cup
• minced shallots2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Stir together 1 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and spices.

2. 2

   Add chicken and turn until well coated.

3. 3

   Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   While the chicken is marinating, preheat grill.

5. 5

   While grill is heating, stir together remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.

6. 6

   Reduce grill to moderate heat.

7. 7

   Grill chicken (discard marinade), on lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally (closing grill between turns), until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total.

8. 8

   Transfer chicken to a platter.

9. 9

   Toss together mint, shallot and remaining oil in a small bowl.

10. 10

    Drizzle chicken with yogurt sauce and top with mint salad.