Where we come from, barbecue means a great sauce, like this one, and good old chicken, the mainstay of our family business.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 3 to 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 375°F or prepare a grill (brush the grill grate lightly with oil).
Step 2
2. In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients except the chicken. Reserve 1/3 cup of the barbecue sauce; set aside. Add the chicken to the remaining sauce in the bowl, turning to coat.
Step 3
3. Arrange the coated chicken in a roasting pan or on the grill. Cook (covered, if grilling) for 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked through, basting with the reserved 1/3 cup sauce after 20 minutes.
Reprinted with permission from The Deen Bros. Cookbook by Jamie and Bobby Deen and Melissa Clark. © 2007 Meredith Books.
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