Barbecued Chicken

Chris Reynolds's Note:

This is a Crisco recipe for barbecued chicken. The chicken may be grilled or broiled, and you may use flattened chicken breasts instead of a mix of white and dark meat if you so desire. Prep time includes time to simmer the sauce which can be made ahead.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup lemon juice or 1/3 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon barbecue grill seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 lbs fresh chicken (breast halves, thighs and drumsticks, rinsed and patted dry)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add ketchup, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grill seasoning and chili powder. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Heat grill or broiler while sauce is simmering.
3. Seson chicken generously with salt and pepper. Place on grill on medium heat or about 8-inches from broiler.
4. Baste with sauce after about 15 minutes. Turn chicken. Baste again after 10 minutes. Cook 5 minutes longer or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF and juices run clear, turning and basting as needed.