Chili Barbecued Chicken Recipe

The marinade for this BBQ chicken recipe is not tomato-based. It gets its' kick from an interesting blend of spices.

Serves 6

1 cup vegetable oil

6 garlic cloves, pressed 

1 1/4  tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 

2 teaspoons ground cumin 

1 teaspoon ground coriander 

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

5 pounds chicken pieces  

Salt and freshly ground pepper 

Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Arrange chicken in large pan in single layer. Pour oil mixture over. Turn chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally. 

Prepare-barbecue (medium heat). Remove chicken from pan, reserving marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grease grill rack and arrange chicken on rack skin side down. 

Cover and cook until chicken is brown and cooked through, basting every 10 minutes with reserved marinade and turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer the barbecued chicken to a platter and serve.