Yogurt-Braised Chicken Legs With Garlic and Ginger | Umami

Ingredients

• 4 whole chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), patted dry with paper towels
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise, plus 1 clove
• 1 (3") piece ginger, peeled, scrubbed, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
• 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• 3 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek), divided
• 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed
• Thinly sliced scallions, mint leaves, and lime wedges (for serving)