May 17, 2007

Homemade Barbecue Slathered Chicken


This is definitely and American summer delicacy. Chicken smothered in a sweet~garlic tomato sauce then grilled, baked or fried. A large scoop of potato salad and a side of baked beans and you have yourself a picnic. Oh and let me not forgot Aunt Gladi's famous 6 tier jello mold and Lay's potato chips. Now all you need is a nice cold paper cup full of red Kool~Aid. (I don't really have an aunt Gladi's) Oh the nostalgia. Summer hasn't quite arrived here in Chicago, but we are still optimistic.

Recipe

Chicken (I prefer dark w/skin)
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp honey (yoruk)
2 tbsp Karo syrup
2 Cups water
2 cloves of garlic
Salt

Chicken seasonings

salt/pepper
red sweet pepper
2 tsp mint
pinch of oregano


Rinse chicken and then season. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking tray. Place seasoned chicken on tray and bake at 375 while you prepare your sauce. In a non-stick frying pan add all ingredients minus your chicken seasonings. Let simmer. If sauce become too thick add some more water. Let simmer for about 15 minutes. Open oven and glaze chicken with sauce. Let chicken cook for 10 minutes and then coat again. Let cook for 5 more minutes remove and serve. Enjoy!

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