Best Saucy Barbecued Chicken Recipes

SAUCY BARBECUED CHICKEN

Saucy Barbecued Chicken image

My aunt was affectionately called "The Barbecue Queen". As the aroma of her grilled chicken filled the air, folks in town would stop by just to sample her scrumptious food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup cola
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup steak sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds) cut up

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring frequently., Set aside 1 cup for basting. Store remaining sauce in the refrigerator for another use. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste with marinade; grill 5-10 minutes longer or until juices run clear, turning and basting frequently with marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 2334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SAUCY ORANGE-BARBECUED CHICKEN

Slow-Cooker Saucy Orange-Barbecued Chicken image

Sweet-and-sour tang makes this chicken dish stand out, while the slow-cook method in place of barbecue makes it easy with faster clean-up.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 packages (1.5 lb each) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on both sides (cook a few pieces at a time if all don't fit in skillet).
Place chicken in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until chicken is tender. About 30 minutes before serving, in 1-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Drain excess liquid from slow cooker. Pour sauce over chicken; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 72 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g