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Aromatic Curry-Yogurt Glaze for Grilled Chicken

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An aromatic and flavorful curry-yogurt glaze perfect for grilled chicken, infused with garlic, ginger, cilantro, and lemon zest.

Ingredients for Aromatic Curry-Yogurt Glaze for Grilled Chicken

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Garlic Clove, minced

each

Fresh Ginger, grated

teaspoons

Fresh Cilantro, minced

teaspoons

Lemon Zest, grated

teaspoons

Curry Powder

teaspoons

Sugar

teaspoons

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

to taste

How to Make Aromatic Curry-Yogurt Glaze for Grilled Chicken

1. Whisk Ingredients

Take a medium-sized bowl and whisk together the plain whole-milk yogurt, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, minced fresh cilantro, grated lemon zest, curry powder, and sugar. Whisking these ingredients ensures that the flavors are evenly distributed, creating a smooth and well-blended mixture.

2. Season Glaze

Season the glaze with salt and pepper to your taste. Taste the glaze and adjust the seasoning if needed. This step is crucial as the salt and pepper enhance the overall flavor profile of the glaze.

3. Reserve Glaze

Reserve half of the glaze in a separate container. This prevents any cross-contamination and ensures you have fresh glaze to serve with your chicken later.

4. Use Glaze While Grilling

As you grill the bone-in chicken breasts, brush them with the glaze during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking. This allows the glaze to caramelize slightly without burning, adding depth and richness to the chicken. Save the reserved glaze to serve alongside the grilled chicken for an extra burst of flavor.

Variations

Indian Tandoori Glaze

Use a combination of 1 tablespoon tandoori masala and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika in place of curry powder. Add a few tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro and mint. Ideal for grilled chicken thighs or drumsticks.

Aromatic Curry-Yogurt Glaze for Grilled Fish

Swap chicken with firm fish fillets like salmon or cod. Adjust grilling time to about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillet.

Aromatic Curry-Yogurt Glaze for Grilled Shrimp

Substitute chicken with large shrimp, peeled and deveined. Marinate and grill for about 2-3 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and opaque.

Mexican-Inspired Yogurt Glaze

Swap curry powder for 2 tablespoons of chipotle chili powder. Replace lemon juice with lime juice. Serve with grilled corn and avocado salad. This works great for chicken, fish, or even grilled vegetables.

Smoky Sensation

Smoked Paprika and Chipotle . Modification

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