Grilled Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks

Name: Grilled Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 cups water; 2 cups cider vinegar; 2 cups ketchup; 1 cup canola oil; 4 tablespoons salt; 3 tablespoons prepared mustard; 4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional; 10 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 30 min. YIELD: 18 servings.

When Mom makes grilled chicken thighs and drumsticks, this is the way we like it prepared. It's juicy, has great barbecue flavor and makes a big batch, so it's perfect for a summer picnic and family reunions. —Brenda Beachy, Belvidere, Tennessee

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups water
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups ketchup
1 cup canola oil
4 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
10 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Pour into two large shallow dishes; add equal amounts of chicken to each dish; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked chicken: 384 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 970mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.

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