Grilled Chicken Sauce

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Grilling, Stewing Cuisine: American Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 12 Calories: 407.3

Description

This recipe features broiler-fryer chickens grilled to perfection and served with a savory Sesame-Chili Sauce. The sauce combines plum sauce, hoisin, honey, and spices for a sweet and spicy glaze. It is a flavorful main dish perfect for outdoor cooking or family dinners.

Directions

For Sesame-Chili Sauce, in a small saucepan combine all of the ingredients except chicken.
Cook over medium heat till bubbly, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Set aside.
Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels.
If desired, remove skin from chicken and discard.
If using quartered chickens, break wing, hip, and drumstick joints so the bird will lie flat during cooking.
Twist wing tips under backs.
Place chicken, skin side down, on an uncovered grill directly over MEDIUM coals.
Grill for 20 minutes.
Turn; grill 15 to 25 minutes more or till tender and no longer pink.
Brush with sauce frequently during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
Heat any remaining sauce either on the grill or stove top; pass with chicken.
Make -ahead tip: The Sesame-Chili Sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 407.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.4g24%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 55.8mg19%
Sodium 2215.7mg93%
Total Carbohydrate 44.3g15%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 35.8g
Protein 22.7g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Grilled Chicken Sauce