Root Beer Chicken

If you love the taste of old-fashioned root beer then you’ll love this lip-smackin’ chicken. The root beer adds a rich caramel accent to the BBQ sauce.

Serves: 3

Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

• 1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup root beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. Place chicken pieces in baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until no pink remains in chicken and juices run clear.
    
3. In a medium saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, until sauce is reduced by half.
    
4. Preheat grill to medium heat. Coat chicken with sauce and grill 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with sauce. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.