Ingredients

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

Instructions

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