Grilled Thighs and Drumsticks Recipe

By Vickiegrace

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 tablespoons salt
• 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
• 10 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Pour into two large resealable plastic bags; add equal amounts of chicken to each bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
• Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
• Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. Grill chicken skin side down, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15-20 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 180°. Yield: 12-14 servings.