Ingredients

  • 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 medium cloves garlic minced
  • 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only
  • 2 lemons quartered

Method

  • Prick holes in the chicken with the tines of a fork.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients.
  • Add the chicken and marinate, covered, overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • Heat the grill.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade.
  • Scrape off excess and reserve.
  • Brush the grill with oil.
  • Grill the chicken for 5 minutes.
  • Turn and baste with sauce.
  • Continue to turn and baste, using as much sauce as desired, until the juices run clear when pricked with a knife, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with slices of tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon and cilantro sprigs.