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Barbecued Chicken with Vinegar Basting Sauce

By Lisa Ferro

4.2

(34)

This light and spicy sauce is especially good on chicken. For convenience, you can mix the spices ahead, then add the vinegar just before using.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    Whisk first 9 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Arrange chicken in shallow glass dish. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce over; turn to coat evenly. Let stand at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes, turning chicken occasionally.

    Step 3

    Grill chicken until just cooked through, basting occasionally with another 1/4 cup sauce, about 5 minutes per side.

    Step 4

    Serve with remaining sauce.

TagsAmericanChicken BreastChickenPoultryMainDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeEasyQuickGrillingBroilBon Appétit
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