Grilled Chicken Thighs
    Posted by Geeth Padmaperuma

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    8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    4 garlic cloves, crushed
    2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
    salt
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala
    Melted butter for basting

    Method:
    With sharp knife, make several shallow slashes in each chicken thigh; transfer to a large baking dish. sprinkle the thighs with cumin, garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon of salt. Rub the seasonings into the meat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

    In a small ball combine the lemon juice and lemon zest with the yogurt, cayenne pepper and Garam masala to make a marinade. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and turn to coat them. Let the chicken in the marinade at room temperature for 1 hour.

    Light a grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Lightly brush the chicken with butter and transfer to the grill. Grill over moderate heat for 22 - 25 minutes, turning and brushing occasionally, until chicken is done.


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