Barbecued Picnic Chicken

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Barbecued Picnic Chicken

I like to serve this savory chicken at family picnics. Cooked on a covered grill, the poultry stays so tender and juicy. Everyone loves the zesty, slightly sweet homemade barbecue sauce—and it's so easy to make. 

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Grill: 45 min

 Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up

Directions

• In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; set aside.
• On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste with sauce. Grill 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reaches 170°, basting and turning several times.

Test Kitchen Tips

·  This sauce is best when made a day or two in advance, giving the flavors time to come together.

·  If you don't have chili sauce on hand, you can use 1/4 cup extra ketchup or 1/4 cup cocktail sauce.