WeightWatchers Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt Recipe

This is a simple, flavorful, and juicy way to prepare chicken. It’s very quick to marinate and prepare, but tastes so good! The mint sauce is cooling and makes a nice texture/flavor contrast.

Weight Watchers Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh mint leaves
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Preparation
1. Stir together 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the salt, pepper and spices.
2. Add the chicken and turn until well coated.
3. Marinate at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
4. While the chicken is marinating, preheat the grill.
5. Stir together the remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.
6. Reduce the grill to moderate heat.
7. Discard the marinade and grill the chicken on a lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes (until the chicken is cooked through).
8. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
9. In a small bowl, toss together the remaining oil, shallots and mint.
10. Drizzle the chicken with the yogurt sauce and top with shallot and mint salad.

How many Weight Watchers points in grilled chicken breasts in spiced yogurt recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 258 calories, 11.6g fat, 1g fiber

Photo credit: JustJanS

Originally posted 2008-09-15 09:56:41.