Grilled Masala Chicken with Vegetables

Make this Indian-inspired chicken dish on the grill—or in the oven—for a flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup.

  • Prep Time

    25 minutes

  • Servings

    4

  • Cook Time

    20 - 25 minutes

  • Course

    Soups & Salads

Ingredients

Directions

Mix the olive oil, 4 teaspoons garam masala, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Tear four sheets (12x18 inches each) of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Center one chicken breast half on a sheet of foil sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon garam masala on both sides.

Place the squash and onion slices on top of the chicken. Drizzle evenly with one-fourth of the olive oil mixture. Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.

GRILL over medium-high heat in covered grill 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into chicken registers 165°F.

OPEN packets carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape. then open top of foil packet. To serve, top with yogurt and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

Alternate Recipe
Garam masala is a North Indian spice blend that can contain coriander, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, caraway, cloves, ginger, and/or nutmeg, depending on the style of the blend. To make a simplified version at home, combine 1 teaspoon curry powder with 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Or try a complete recipe below.

In an 8x8x2-inch baking pan combine 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, 4 teaspoons cumin seed, 2 teaspoons whole cloves, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, 1 teaspoon whole cardamom seed (pods removed), and 3 inches broken stick cinnamon. Roast in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. In a blender container place roasted spices. Cover tightly; blend until very fine. Cool to room temperature. Store in a covered container in a cool, dry place. Makes about 1/3 cup.