Chili-Basted Barbecue Chicken
 
      1 c  Vegetable (corn) oil                     Sprigs of fresh cilantro)
      6    Cloves garlic -- pressed          1/2 ts Ground clove
      1 tb Plus 1 tsp chili powder           1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
      1 tb Fresh lime juice                    5 lb Chicken pieces
      2 ts Ground cumin                             Salt/freshly ground pepper
      1 ts Ground coriander (or a few               To taste
 
  Combine first eight ingredients in a medium bowl. Arrange chicken in large
  pan in single layer. Pour oil mixture over it. Turn chicken to coat. Cover
  and refrigerate at least four hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  Prepare barbecue grill (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 grill until cooked
  through, basting every 10 minutes with reserved marinate, turning
  occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until done. Transfer to platter and
  serve. Source: Dr. Karen Howard, Abilene Reporter-News

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