Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 bone in chicken breasts
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until soft.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Return to the saucepan exept for chicken and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Brush chicken with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and brush with the sauce.