Plum-Glazed Grilled Chicken

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• Plum Glaze:
• 1/4 c. Chinese rice wine, or dry sherry wine
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 1/4 c. plum sauce
• 3 Tb. rice wine vinegar
• 3 Tb. honey
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 chickens (2 1/2-3 lb. each), cut into eighths and trimmed

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

For the glaze, combine the rice wine, soy sauce, plum sauce, 1/4 c. water, the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Thin the glaze with water if needed.

Prepare a grill for a medium fire with a cooler zone. Grill the chicken directly over the fire side until well browned, 6-8 minutes. Place the chicken over the cooler zone, brush with glaze, and cover the grill. Cook chicken breast halves until an instant-read thermometer registers 170 degrees, 12-14 minutes more. Cook thighs and drumsticks untl they register 180 degrees, 15-18 minutes. Brush the chicken periodically with the glaze and turn. To test for doneness, pierce a thigh and press lightly; the juices should run clear. Remove the chicken to a platter and let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve.