Uncle Bill'S Barbecue Tandoori Chicken - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Remove all skin and fat particles from chicken pieces and discard.
Using a sharp knife, make several incisions about 1/4\" deep in each chicken piece.
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.
Add chicken pieces to mixture and turn to coat on all sides.
Cover and marinate chicken for at least 5 hours or overnight; keep in the refrigerator.
Spray barbecue grill with a no-stick vegetable spray.
Preheat barbecue to medium-hight heat.
Place chicken pieces directly on grill.
Barbecue on medium-high heat for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
While barbecuing, baste chicken with any left over sauce.
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.
Serve hot or cold.
Saffron strands may be purchased at most super markets.
I do not use saffron powder.
If desired, leave the skin on the chicken pieces.
You may also make this recipe using all chicken breasts, (boneless or bone-in).