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Here is my go-to, all purpose marinade for boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Just a quick whisk of a few pantry staples, a few hours to marinate, a quick turn on the grill or under the broiler, and you will have tender, perfectly seasoned chicken ready to serve or to add to pasta, sandwiches or salads. I like to mince it up finely for chicken salad sandwiches, cut bigger pieces for a stand alone chicken salad, or slice into thin strips for pasta dishes or an easy kid and adult friendly dinner. Feel free to switch out the dried spices to fit your mood and/or the needs of your final dish.

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1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

2 teaspoons dried thyme

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Marinate chicken at least 3 hours…and up to overnight. Makes enough to marinate 4 large or 6 small chicken breasts.

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Red Grapes, Pecans and Mustard Vinaigrette

This recipe is adapted from a book that I found, about 20 years ago, in Crate and Barrel. It was part of a display for the summer grilling season and it has been my grilling bible ever since. It is called Grill Book, New Foods and Flavors for the Grill.

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1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

1/2 cup peanut oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

4 garlic cloves, minced

8 cilantro sprigs, minced

1-2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces

Combine first nine ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend well to emulsify, adding a few drops of water if the mixture is too thick. Mix the marinade and the chicken pieces and stir well to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours and preferably overnight. Thread chicken onto metal skewers and grill over a medium hot heat for 8-10 minutes. It is best to let the chicken brown well on one side before you try and turn the skewers. The marinade forms a nice crust that makes it easier to release them from the grill. Then you can turn them several more times to grill all sides easily. Serves 4-5

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