Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce Recipe

  • 1 1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 chickens, each cut into 6 pieces
  1. Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Season with pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange chicken in single layer in large baking pan. Brush with some sauce. Roast until cooked through, basting occasionally with sauce, about 1 hour. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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