Barbecue Picnic Chicken

 Fourth of July is a week or two...It's that time again...Here is a recipe that will make you King of the Grill.

INGREDIENTS:

2 garlic cloves, minced 

2 teaspoons butter 

1 cup ketchup 

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 

1/4 cup chili sauce 

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 

1 tablespoon celery seed 

1 tablespoon prepared mustard 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

2 dashes hot pepper sauce 

2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up.

DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; set aside. 

Then ,On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste with sauce. Grill 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reaches 170°, basting and turning several times.

Don't Sweat The Technique-

This sauce is best when made a day or two in advance, giving the flavors time to come together. 

If you don't have chili sauce on hand, you can use 1/4 cup extra ketchup or 1/4 cup cocktail sauce. 

Try this cool-guy move if you don't have a basting brush: Tie a few sprigs of rosemary or another hearty herb together with twine, then baste with it.

Got it?  Okay ENJOY!