Sweet & Tangy Barbecued Chicken

Name: Sweet & Tangy Barbecued Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups white wine; 2 medium onions, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups); 1/2 cup lemon juice; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 16 chicken drumsticks; 3 bay leaves; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons white vinegar

My family loves to grill in the summer, and this is our go-to recipe when hosting friends and family. Every bite is full of flavor and the chicken is always tender and juicy. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups white wine
2 medium onions, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup lemon juice
10 garlic cloves, minced
16 chicken drumsticks
3 bay leaves
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Directions

For marinade, in a large bowl, combine wine, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Pour 2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Add bay leaves to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine tomato puree, honey, molasses, salt, thyme, cayenne, pepper and remaining marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaves; stir in vinegar. Reserve 1 cup sauce for serving; keep warm.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve chicken with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts

2 drumsticks with 2 tablespoons sauce: 334 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Super Sticky-Sloppy Barbeque Chicken in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2016