Uncle Bill's Barbecue Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs skinless chicken pieces
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried coriander, leaf crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 6 whole saffron strands
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 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. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Spray barbecue grill with a no-stick vegetable spray.

7. 7

   Preheat barbecue to medium-hight heat.

8. 8

   Place chicken pieces directly on grill.

9. 9

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

10. 10

    While barbecuing, baste chicken with any left over sauce.

11. 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. 12

    Serve hot or cold.

13. 13

    Saffron strands may be purchased at most super markets.

14. 14

    I do not use saffron powder.

15. 15

    If desired, leave the skin on the chicken pieces.

16. 16

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