Indian Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together so quickly, in just about an hour from start to finish. Marinating chicken in yogurt with warm spices like cumin and turmeric creates incredibly tender, flavorful meat that's grilled to perfection. The yogurt itself is wonderful for your digestion and packed with probiotics that support gut health. I love serving it over fresh cucumber, tomato, and red onion for a light, satisfying meal that feels special but doesn't require any fancy techniques. It's become my go to recipe whenever I want something healthy and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500chicken breast
- 150yogurt
- 30 mllemon juice
- 1 gginger paste
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 gcumin powder
- 1 gcoriander powder
- 1 gturmeric powder
- ½ gcayenne pepper
- 1 gsalt
- 30 mlolive oil
- 1 piecered onion
- 2 pccucumber
- 2 pctomato
- 1 pccilantro
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Add the marinated chicken breast to the bowl and mix well to coat.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chicken breast to the grill pan and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 5
While the chicken is cooking, slice the red onion, cucumber, and tomato into thin pieces.
- 6
To assemble the salad, place the cooked chicken breast on a serving plate, followed by the sliced vegetables and a dollop of yogurt sauce.
- 7
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
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