Lunch: Chicken Legs Marinated in Yogurt and Spices

Recipe By: Grace Parisi This pungent cumin-and-coriander-spiked marinade is reminiscent of restaurant tandoori spicing - without the scary red dye. The yogurt helps the spices penetrate and tenderize the meat. Also try the marinade with pork medallions an

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Ingredients

4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tbsp. finely grated ginger
Sea salt
2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. sweet paprika
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 pinch cinnamon
6 lb. chicken legs

Instructions

In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, mash the garlic and ginger with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt to a coarse paste. Stir in the yogurt and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, then add the cumin, coriander, crushed red pepper, paprika, turmeric, pepper and cinnamon.
Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and using a sharp knife, make 3 to 4 deep slashes in the thighs and drumsticks on both sides. Add the chicken to the marinade, toss to coat and refrigerate overnight.
Light a grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and scrape some of it off. Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt. Grill over a medium-high fire, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve.

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