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Stacey's Famous BBQ Chicken Recipe

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This is 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

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Stacey's Famous BBQ Chicken Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Grill: 40 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

45 40 85

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, lightly coat the grill rack.
Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side down over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes. Turn; grill 20-30 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Yield: 4 servings plus 3 cups leftover sauce.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken leg quarter equals 340 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 673 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Stacey's Famous BBQ Chicken in Taste of Home June/July 2011, p67

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 08, 2013 by kerrizims

I opted out of the Serrano pepper because my kids aren't spicy food fans and we really liked it a lot!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by rharkless

I have made this twice (both times with boneless-skinless chicken breasts b/c my husband has something against bones) and it's great. The sauce has just the right amount of twang!

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by auntbea67

We live between Atlanta and Macon, real open-air pit BBQ places that have been around for 100 years are known to the locals. I always try to duplicate the sauce at home, but never come close-ever, until last night when I made this recipe. I always tell my family that it is a new recipe and that they can be honest so I know to make it again or throw away the recipe...and it was a 5 star all the way around!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by aug2295

This was tasty for homemade bbq sauce.

Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2011 by Rach_TheBoss

The sauce is amazing and keeps for future use!! My family loved it!