For the chicken:
2 tsp. ground tumeric
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
kosher salt
6 whole skin on chicken legs
For the braising liquid:
2 tsp. peanut oil
1 C. finely chopped scallions
1/3 C. finely chopped lemongrass
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. Thai green curry paste
3 C. low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
Kosher salt
1. In a small bowl, combine the tumeric, ginger, coriander, cayenne and 1 tsp. salt. Rub all over chicken legs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferable overnight.
2. Prepare a gas grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Grill the legs until they begin to brown on both sides; 3-5 min per side. Set aside
3. Prepare the grill for indirect grilling. In an 8-quart heavy duty pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the scallions and stir for 1 minute. Add the lemongrass and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the curry paste until the vegetables are evenly coated. Add the broth, fish sauce and sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Nestle the chicken legs into the braising liquid. Set the pot on the grill over the cool zone. Cover the pot, close the grill lid and cook until the legs are tender about 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a tray
4.Pour the braising liquid unto a heatproof vessel and let sit until the fat rises to the top. Skim off and discard the fat.
5. Prepare the grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Strain enough of the braising liquid to yield 1 C. and boil over medium heat in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 C. glaze, about 15 minutes. Brush some of the glaze over one side of each chicken leg and grill glazed side down until the glaze begins to color, 2-3 minutes. Brush the other side of the legs with glaze and flip them over gently. Grill until browned on the second side, 2-3 minutes.
6. To serve, reheat the remaining cooking liquid if necessary and season to taste with salt. Serve with cooking liquid.