A marinade is a savory liquid in which proteins & vegetables are immersed or submerged for flavor and tenderization. A good marinade has four basic components: acid, salt, flavor & fat.
- The acid -- typically citrus juice or vinegar -- helps to tenderize the meat, as does the salt.
- Flavor is best imparted by combining herbs, spices, and/or aromatics.
- The fat stabilizes the entire concoction and protects the flavors while the meat marinates.
This particular marinade works well with chicken breast or white-fleshed fish, like cod. Grilling over an open flame is the best option, but a stove-top griddle also does the trick. Serve over some rice-a-roni w/ a side of veg and you are all set.
Yellow Yogurt Marinade
3-4 # chicken tenders
16 oz Greek yogurt
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground garam masala
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 juice of lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
cold water, as necessary
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- combine all ingredients except for water and cilantro in a mixing bowl.
- thin with small amounts of water until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
- add cilantro. reserve one cup of yogurt mixture for dipping sauce and smother chicken w/ the rest.
- marinate overnight, up to 24 hours.
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