Yogurt Marinade

Name: Yogurt Marinade
Prep time: 15

5 out of 5 stars (based on 7 reviews)

15 min prep

1â cups servings

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7 ingredients

This lightly spiced yogurt marinade is simple and delicious. It turns chicken or fish into something quite exotic. Yogurt is a great base for marinades as its slight acidity slightly pickles or “cooks” the meat...

1 cup plain yogurt
1 medium shallot, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon garam marsala
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

558 cals

Fat

49 g

Saturated Fat

11 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

5 g

Monounsaturated Fat

32 g

Carbohydrates

23 g

Sugar

17 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

122 mg

Directions

Blend all the marinade ingredients together until smooth. Use immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Chef Tips

If you’re not keen on cilantro, use chopped mint.

This recipe makes enough marinade for ¾ lb of chicken breasts or fish fillets.

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