Grilled Mediterranean Chicken

chicken, poultry

1 bunch cilantro; coarsely chopped
8 scallions; thinly sliced
including greens
8 centiliters garlic; finely chopped
4 tablespoons fennel seeds; toast and
-- crushed
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon saffron threads; or less
finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 4 oz chicken breast halves
-- bone-in, skin
-- removed

Mix all ingredients, except chicken, in a nonmetallic bowl. Add chicken. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours. Prepare a grill so coals are white-hot. Grill until done.