Garam Masala Grilled Chicken

Garam masala is a warm seasoning blend that's simple to make at home, and pairs wonderfully with chicken.

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Ingredients

Garam Masala Spice Rub

1. 1 tsp. ground cumin
2. ½ tsp. ground coriander
3. ½ tsp. ground cardamom
4. ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
5. ¼ tsp. cayenne
6. ¼ tsp. dried cloves



Grilled Garam Masala Chicken

7. 2 and skinless chicken breasts, pounded out to 1-inch thick, and cut into halves Garam masala spice rub (above)
8. 1 tsp. olive oil

Directions

Garam Masala Spice Rub

Mix together in a small bowl. Can easily be doubled or tripled if you’d like to make extra to keep some on hand.

Grilled Garam Masala Chicken

1. Take a paper towel and dip it in the olive oil. Gently rub both sides of the chicken breasts with oil.
2. Sprinkle garam masala on both sides, and place on preheated grill. Cook for 7 minutes on one side, flip and grill for an additional 3 minutes. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer, to make sure that it’s at 165°F.
3. Remove from grill and serve over brown rice or freekah (½ cup cooked = 1 carb serving).

Serving size: ½ chicken breast

Exchanges per Serving: 0 Carb, 4 Protein, ¼ Fat

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