Tandoori -style Yogurt-marinated Chicken Legs For The Grill

Total Time: 24 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 25 mins

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

Recipe

• 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 add in the chicken and toss to coat.
• 3 cover and refrigerate over night.
• 4 prepare the grill to a medium-high heat.
• 5 place the marinated-coated chicken on the grill, do not wash off the yogurt marinade, but discard any marinade from the bowl.
• 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 delicious!