Minted Turkish Delight Marinade Recipe

Minted Turkish Delight Marinade Recipe

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  1. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice and peel in small bowl until smooth. Add mint, garlic, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and allspice. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  2. Marinate lamb or chicken in half of marinade at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours in refrigerator. Remove from marinade, leaving thin coating of marinade on lamb or chicken. Grill. Passing remaining half of marinade separately.
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