STACEY'S FAMOUS BBQ CHICKEN

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This chicken is topped with a sticky, finger-lickin' sauce that everyone-including my kids-loves. I make it in big batches now and give jars of it to family and friends. -Stacey Nerness, Spencer, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings plus 3 cups leftover sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup liquid smoke
1/4 cup molasses
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 chicken leg quarters
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Set aside 1/2 cup sauce for basting; cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for later use., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side down over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes. Turn; grill 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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