Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　45 min

　　Removing the skin from the chicken legs allows the spices in vindaloo paste to penetrate the meat, while yogurt locks in moisture during cooking.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1 cup plain yogurt (not low-fat; preferably Greek-style)

　　1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

　　1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

　　2 tablespoons vindaloo paste (preferably Patak's brand)

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　3/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　6 whole chicken legs (thigh and drumstick; 3 3/4 pounds), skin discarded

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F. Line rack of a broiler pan with foil.

　　

Step 2

Stir together all ingredients except chicken in a large bowl until combined well. Coat both sides of chicken legs well with yogurt mixture (use all of it), then transfer to broiler pan, arranging them in 1 layer.

　　

Step 3

Roast chicken until charred in some spots and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.