Tandoori Chicken Roll-ups

September 10, 2007

*This Indian-inspired yogurt-based marinade tenderizes and flavours the chicken. Tuck a few lettuce greens into thetandoori chicken roll-ups roll-ups for added crunch. This dish is also delicious with turkey and seafood.

Ingredients (Serves 6)

1-1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
18 flour tortillas, folded in half or in quarters, and warmed

Tandoori Marinade:

1-3/4 cups low-fat plain yogurt
2-1/2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1-1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried chili flakes, or to taste
1-1/4 tsp ground cumin
1-1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Mint-Yogurt Dressing:

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tsp salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken breasts in Tandoori Marinade to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes, or longer covered in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat a gas grill, and brush with olive oil. Arrange the meat 3 inches from heat, cover, and grill until cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. While chicken is cooking, pour Mint-Yogurt Dressing into a serving bowl and arrange flour tortillas on a serving plate.
  4. Cut cooked chicken into thin slices and arrange on a platter.
  5. To serve, arrange slices of chicken in a flour tortilla, spoon some dressing on top, roll up, and eat with your fingers. Serve with a side vegetable or a salsa.