Tandoori -Style Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Legs for the Grill

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! :)

• Ready In: 24 hrs 25 mins
• Yields: 8 chicken legs

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. 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!