Go Back
Southern Barbecue Chicken

Southern Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Serve this chicken with the hot sauce and jacket potatoes also cooked on the grill. All you need is a green salad for a complete dinner.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 709.1 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (4 lb) whole chickens, cut up (6-8 pieces)

Southern Barbecued Sauce

  • 11 1/2 ounces tomato puree
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 1/2 ounces brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons French mustard
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine tomato puree, cider vinegar, canola oil, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard, garlic and lemon juice.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer and continue to simmer over low heat 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Let stand for 1 hour to cool and allow flavors to blend.
  • Heat barbecue to a moderate heat and oil the bars.
  • Lightly sear the chicken pieces on all sides over direct heat, about 2 minutes each side,.
  • Remove to a plate.
  • Place half the sauce in a small pan and place by the barbecue.
  • Place a sheet of silicon paper over the bars and prick at intervals between the runs to allow ventilation.
  • Place the chicken onto the baking paper and brush all pieces with the sauce.
  • Cover the barbecue with the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Repeat this process every 5 minutes for 40-45 minutes until chicken is rich brown in color and cooked through.
  • If chicken is cooking too fast lower heat.
  • Heat remaining sauce in a small saucepan on the barbecue.

Add Your Own Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 294gCalories: 709.1kcalCarbohydrates: 30.9gProtein: 34.5gFat: 49.3gSaturated Fat: 10.2gCholesterol: 142.6mgSodium: 310.8mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 23.4g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Chicken, Meat, Poultry
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!