Uncle Bill'S Barbecue Tandoori Chicken

Uncle Bill'S Barbecue Tandoori Chicken


1. Remove all skin and fat particles from chicken pieces and discard.

2. Using a sharp knife, make several incisions about 1/4" deep in each chicken piece.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine tomato paste, ginger, minced garlic, pepper flakes, chili pepper, yogurt, coriander, cumin, salt curry powder, saffron strands and olive oil; mix well.

4. Add chicken pieces to mixture and turn to coat on all sides.

5. Cover and marinate chicken for at least 5 hours or overnight; keep in the refrigerator.

6. Spray barbecue grill with a no-stick vegetable spray.

7. Preheat barbecue to medium-hight heat.

8. Place chicken pieces directly on grill.

9. Barbecue on medium-high heat for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.

10. While barbecuing, baste chicken with any left over sauce.

11. To ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, take a knife and cut into the thickest piece of chicken; there should be no pink showing.

12. Serve hot or cold.

13. Saffron strands may be purchased at most super markets.

14. I do not use saffron powder.

15. If desired, leave the skin on the chicken pieces.

16. You may also make this recipe using all chicken breasts, (boneless or bone-in).

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