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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

The Chicken:
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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the kefir, curry paste, garlic, ginger and salt.
  2. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover, refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  3. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Slice the chicken on the diagonal and serve with the corn salsa.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (¼ of Recipe) Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Potassium 464mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2605IU (52%) Vitamin C 24.1mg (27%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (¼ of Recipe)
Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Potassium 464mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2605IU 52%
Vitamin C 24.1mg 27%
Calcium 174mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.