I LOVE BBQ anything, but when I’m making chicken I especially love doing legs and thighs. The dark meat and relative same sizes makes for some seriously juicy pieces. But, for this it’s the SAUCE that makes it so special!
CHERRY PEPSI BBQ CHICKEN LEGS
BBQ SAUCE
1 can cherry PEPSI
1/2 cup Heinz chili sauce
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
- In a large saucepan combine PEPSI, chili sauce, vinegar and sugar.
- Heat over medium high heat and bring to a SLOW boil.
- Reduce heat and cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and reduced to 3/4 cup.
- Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
2-3 pounds plump chicken drumsticks or plump thighs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
- Prepare grill for direct AND indirect medium heat.
- Oil grill REALLY well.
- Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper.
- Add drumsticks to direct heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Turn and move to indirect heat.
- Cover and grill 20 minutes until cooked through. Brush with sauce regularly during this time.