Sweet Tea Barbecued Chicken

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds), cut up
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup sweet tea

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Pour apple juice and water into a large shallow roasting pan. Mix seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in roasting pan.

Bake, covered, until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 170° to 175°, about 50-60 minutes. Transfer chicken to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Whisk barbecue sauce and sweet tea; brush over chicken.

Place chicken on greased grill rack; grill over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.
Yield: 8 servings.