Tangy Barbecued Chicken
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Barbara Buell- Richmond, Virginia
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Poultry- Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 cups hickory or mesquite wood chips
- 1 (11.5oz.) can tomato juice
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
- 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (3 1/2 to 4 lb.) chicken, cut up
Directions
- Soak wood chips in water to cover 30 minutes.
- Bring tomato juice and next 9 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
- Drain wood chips. Place in center of a large square of aluminum foil. Fold edges to seal. Punch several holes in top of packet.
- Prepare fire by piling charcoal or lava rocks on each side of grill, leaving center empty. Place foil packet on 1 side of coals, and place drip pan between coals. Coat food rack with vegetable cooking spray; place on grill. Arrange chicken, skin side up, over drip pan, and grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 400 degrees) 10 minutes on each side. Brush chicken with sauce. Grill 20 to 25 more minutes or until done, basting and turning frequently.