Sweet BBQ Chicken Quarters
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried whole thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 ounces frozen apple juice concentrate (1 can) thawed and undiluted
5 1/4 pounds chicken leg quarters (12), skinned
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable cooking spray
Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; set aside.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
Coat a grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals. Place chicken on rack; cook 10 minutes on each side.
Brush chicken with barbecue sauce mixture, and cook an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is done, turning and basting frequently.
Yield: 12 servings
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