Grilled Curry Kefir Marinated Chicken
This grilled chicken is very tender, thanks to the curry kefir marinade. It's topped off with a bright, healthy corn salsa.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Resting Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: South Asian
Keyword: Poultry Recipes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 259kcal
The Chicken:
- 2 cups plain kefir such Green Valley Organics
- 3 tablespoons mild curry paste such as Patak's
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tablespoons peeled & minced fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
The Salsa:
- 2 ears boiled or grilled corn
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½-1 jalapeno pepper seeds & membranes removed, & minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
The Chicken:
In a large bowl, whisk together the kefir, curry paste, garlic, ginger and salt.
Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover, refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
The Salsa:
Cut the kernels off of the corn and place in a medium bowl. Add the diced red bell pepper and minced hot pepper to the bowl. Stir in the extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in the chopped cilantro.
Slice the chicken on the diagonal and serve with the corn salsa.
Serving: 1Serving (¼ of Recipe) | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2605IU | Vitamin C: 24.1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 0.8mg