Stacey’s Famous BBQ Chicken

Name: Stacey's Famous BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings plus 3 cups leftover sauce.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Grill: 40 min.

Makes

4 servings plus 3 cups leftover sauce

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

Stacey's Famous BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken leg quarter: 340 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.