Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (or to taste, this is very HOT!)
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted
  • 5 lbs chicken pieces (preferably with skin off)
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Prepare the grill or oven broiler.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place on grill or a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Cook 15 minutes on each side (or until cooked).
  • Brush chicken with sauce, and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is done, turning and basting occasionally.