Barbecued Chicken

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Summer Beach BBQ

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 3 hr 0 min
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 3 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

2 chickens (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each), quartered, with backs removed
1 recipe Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows

Directions

Marinate the chickens in 2/3 of the barbecue sauce for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Heat the coals in a charcoal grill. Spread the bottom of the grill with a single layer of hot coals and then add a few more coals 5 minutes before cooking, which will keep the fire going longer. Place the chicken quarters on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 45 minutes, turning once or twice to cook evenly on both sides. Brush with the marinade as needed. The chicken quarters are done when you insert a knife between a leg and thigh and the juices run clear. Discard any unused marinade.

Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Barbecue Sauce:

1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large onion)

1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup tomato paste (10 ounces)

1 cup cider vinegar

1 cup honey

1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 cup Dijon mustard

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

In a large saucepan on low heat, saute the onions and garlic with the vegetable oil for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not browned. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 1 1/2 quarts

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Inga AShburn, VA 07-23-2009
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Barbecued Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is awesome! I can't tell you how many times I've used it. I have never had a barbecue sauce that was so tasty... as this one. I usually make this about 2 times during the summer time. It's always a hit at my house!Read more
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Shannon Williamsbug, MI 06-29-2009
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Barbecued Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So tasty!! We really enjoyed it. I would make it again. Great flavor..
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Debbie Georgetown, KY 12-21-2008
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Best Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am not a big barbecue person, but this is wonderful. Yes it it a little difficult and expensive to make, but it is worth... it. I would not change a thing. I froze what I had left over (I made a double batch) and it was great even a few months later. I will never buy sauce again.Read more
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CATHY Altadena, CA 05-31-2008
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finger licking good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I'm not a big barbeque sauce lover, but. . . this sauce was outstanding!. My guests ranged in age from 4 to 70 and they... couldn't stop eating it, down to the bone. It's definitely staying in my repertoire of best chicken recipes. Only change I made was added a bit more vinegar like it a bit more tangy.Read more
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Claudia Nutley, NJ 05-29-2008
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Great Dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this chicken today and it was great. It's definitely a do over. I half the recipe of the sauce and BBQ only one... chicken. I still had a cup of the sauce leftover. I do recommend you try this.Read more
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Anonymous 11-09-2007
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Awesome Barbeque Sauce
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everytime I make this barbeque sauce everyone raves about it and begs for the recipe. I make out recipe cards in advance as... I know friends will ask for it.Read more