BROWN-SUGAR BBQ CHICKEN DRUMETTES

BROWN-SUGAR BBQ CHICKEN DRUMETTES image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c. ketchup
1 c. packed light-brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Worcerstershire sauce
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
coarse salt and ground pepper
6 lbs. chicken drumettes patted dry

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1 c. sauce for tossing raw chicken; use rest for baked chicken. (Can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 wks.) 2. Preheat oven to 450 with racks in upper and lower thirds; line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. 3. Divide drumettes between baking sheets and toss with reserved 1 c. sauce. 4. Bake chicken until opaque throughout, 30 to 35 mins, rotating sheets and tossing chicken halfway through. Toss baked drumettes with 1/2 cup sauce, and serve with remaining sauce on the side.