Barbecue Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the skin and all visible fat from the chicken pieces.
2. 2
   Cut 2-3 slits, 1 inch long and 1/2 inch deep, in each piece of chicken.
3. 3
   Place in a casserole dish and set aside.
4. 4
   Cut onion into 4-5 pieces.
5. 5
   In a blender jar put onion, tomato sauce, yogurt, ginger, garlic cloves, coriander, cayenne pepper, cloves, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, salt, garam masala and red food coloring.
6. 6
   Blend to a smooth paste.
7. 7
   Pour the tandoori paste on the chicken and turn pieces to thoroughly coat with spices.
8. 8
   Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 4-24 hours.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 400 F.
10. 10
    Remove chicken pieces from the marinade, saving marinade.
11. 11
    Arrange pieces in a broiler pan.
12. 12
    Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Turn pieces over and brush with remaining marinade.
14. 14
    Bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken is tender.
15. 15
    Turn oven to broil.
16. 16
    Turn pieces over once again and broil for 5 minutes to get a nice red color.
17. 17
    Transfer to a serving platter.
18. 18
    Serve with lemon wedges or squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before eating, if desired.