Grilled chicken in ginger-yogurt marinade
3 servings
80 minutes
Grilled chicken in ginger-yogurt marinade is a refined blend of tenderness, freshness, and spiciness. This dish was born at the intersection of Russian cuisine and Eastern flavor traditions, where yogurt serves as the base for a delicate marinade, while ginger and mint add zest and a refreshing aroma. The light acidity of lemon harmoniously frames the taste, while turmeric and black pepper add warmth and depth. Grilled chicken acquires an appetizing golden crust while retaining juiciness inside. The dish is perfect for a summer dinner outdoors or a cozy family gathering, pairing well with grilled vegetables, light salads, and aromatic sauces. Chicken in such a marinade not only delights the palate but also impresses with its subtle aroma.
1
Wash the chicken carcasses, dry them with a paper towel, and cut into small pieces.
- Poussin (young chicken): 2 pieces
2
Grate the lemon zest on a fine grater and squeeze out the juice.
- Lemon: 1 piece
3
Peel the ginger and cut it into large pieces.
- Ginger root: 1 piece
4
Peel and slice the garlic.
- Garlic: 1 head
5
Prepare the marinade: combine yogurt with turmeric, salt, and pepper, add mint leaves, ginger, garlic, and zest, and mix everything.
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 500 g
- Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Fresh mint: 1 bunch
- Ginger root: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 head
- Lemon: 1 piece
6
Place the chicken pieces in the marinade so they are covered on all sides. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let it marinate for an hour.
7
Skewer pieces of chicken on wooden sticks and grill on both sides, basting once with lemon juice and marinade.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 500 g
