SWEET & TANGY BARBECUED CHICKEN

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • For marinade, in a large bowl, combine wine, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Pour 2 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours to 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 : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Rose Imali
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This is the best barbecue chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Deep Edson Joseph
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This recipe is a family favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I love that it's easy to make and always turns out great.


Junior marquina
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Milly Monica
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


nagwere arafat
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Haisam Soona
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


samster flopped
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best barbecue chicken he's ever had. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tasheema Williams
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Yared Welday
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I'm not usually a fan of barbecue chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amar Halilaj
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are incredible. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is finger-licking good. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Kolim
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ahsan Manzoor
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I've tried a lot of different barbecue chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is amazing and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ghady Gebrayel
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken came out so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.