Tandoori -Style Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Legs for the Grill

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups full-fat plain yogurt, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 chicken legs (with thighs attached, skin on or removed)
• 6 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

1. 1

   In a processor blend 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt with the next 9 ingredients (the lemon juice to cayenne pepper) until smooth and well blended; transfer to a large bowl; mix in the remaining 1 cup yogurt with a wooden spoon.

2. 2

   Add in the chicken and toss to coat.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate over night.

4. 4

   Prepare the grill to a medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Place the marinated-coated chicken on the grill, do not wash off the yogurt marinade, but discard any marinade from the bowl.

6. 6

   Grill the chicken (about 12-13 minutes per side) basting with melted butter the last 5 minutes of cooking on both sides, season with more salt and pepper if desired while cooking.

7. 7

   Delicious!