Tandoori -Style Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Legs for the Grill

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This is tandoori chicken adapted for the grill, plan ahead the chicken needs to marinate overnight in the yogurt, I have made this recipe many times, it's wonderful! :)

• Total Time: 24 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 24 hrs
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 chicken ...

• 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. 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!

Reviews

[awalde]

I could not discard the yogurt marinade, the smell was too good. I grilled the legs in the oven. 10 Minutes before serving I spooned the rest of the marinad on the chicken and I grilled until brown.
Delicious with this sauce and rice together. Thanks for the recipe!

[Mom2Rose]

Kitten - this was awesome!! I made this a couple nights ago and my husband, myself and Rose scarfed this down - Rose kept asking for more! We will be adding this to our regular dinner rotation!

[JOY1998]

Delicious and healthy. Kittencal has another winner here. I marinated for more than 24 hours! I will be making this again.