SWEET & TANGY BARBECUED CHICKEN

Sweet & Tangy Barbecued Chicken image

My family loves to grill in the summer, and this is our go-to recipe when hosting friends and family. Every bite is full of flavor and the chicken is always tender and juicy. -Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups white wine
2 medium onions, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup lemon juice
10 garlic cloves, minced
16 chicken drumsticks
3 bay leaves
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

For marinade, in a large bowl, combine wine, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Pour 2 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight. Add bay leaves to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine tomato puree, honey, molasses, salt, thyme, cayenne, pepper and remaining marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaves; stir in vinegar. Reserve 1 cup sauce for serving; keep warm., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve chicken with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.