Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter melted
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 8  leg-thigh chicken pieces skinless
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger fresh minced peeled
• 4  garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1 small onion red separated thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon saffron threads crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups whole-milk yogurt plain

Equipment

• bowl
• grill

Directions

1. Blend 1 cup yogurt and next 10 ingredients in processor until smooth.
2. Transfer to large bowl.
3. Mix in remaining 1 cup yogurt.
4. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
6. Place marinade-coated chicken on barbecue. Grill chicken until just cooked through, occasionally basting with butter last 2 minutes, about 12 minutes per side.
7. Transfer chicken to platter. Top with onion and cilantro and serve.