Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

1 cup cider vinegar

1 large onion, chopped

6 tablespoons dijon mustard

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 chickens, each cut into 6 pieces

DIRECTIONS

Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Season with pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange chicken in single layer in large baking pan. Brush with some sauce. Roast until cooked through, basting occasionally with sauce, about 1 hour. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Tags: Barbecue, Chicken, Sauce, Spicy, Sweet