Spice Crusted Chicken with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

From the demo: Healthy Mediterranean Food
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Amanda Cushman
Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 Tb. coriander seeds
2 Tb. cumin seeds
2 Tb. fennel seeds
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
3 Tb. olive oil
1 Tb. lemon juice
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into one inch pieces

Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tb. lemon juice
1 Tb. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. honey
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Salt, pepper

Directions:
1.         Toast the seeds in a small skillet for 30 seconds and then transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a powder. Combine with the salt and pepper and set aside on a plate.

2.         Combine the olive oil and lemon in a small bowl and add the chicken pieces. Transfer the chicken to the spice mixture and turn to coat. Skewer the chicken and set on a baking sheet.

3.         Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir, taste for seasoning.

4.         Heat a grill pan over high heat and grill the chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side.

5.         Season with salt and pepper and serve with the yogurt sauce.

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