SMOKY GRILLED CHICKEN

Smoky Grilled Chicken image

Instant coffee is the "secret" ingredient in this sweet and spicy sauce. Don't be surprised when folks tell you this is the best chicken they've ever had! -Kathy Whipple, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/2 cup hot water
1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), quartered

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve sugar, mustard and coffee in hot water. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke if desired. Reserve 1 cup for basting; refrigerate remaining sauce. , Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning and basting with sauce frequently. Grill, covered, 15 minutes longer, turning and basting occasionally or until juices run clear. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 50g protein.