BBQ Chicken

I love the BBQ Sauce that goes on this chicken. I also use this for sauce for ribs.

BBQ CHICKEN

(serves 6)

Ingredients:

*6 chicken breasts (I use boneless, skinless)

*1/2 medium onion, chopped fine

*2 teaspoons minced garlic

*1 1/2 cups water

*1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

*1/2 cup white vinegar

*1/2 cup brown sugar

*2 tablespoon honey

*1 tablespoon dark molasses

*2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

*1 1/4 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring

*1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

*2 teaspoons salt

*1/2 teaspoon black pepper

*1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

*1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions:

~In a medium saucepan, 1/2 medium chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoons molasses, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper,1/4 teaspoon  paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, over medium heat.

~Bring to a boil.

~Reduce heat, and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until sauce thickens.

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Place 6 chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking pan.

~Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes.

~Remove from oven and drain and grease.

~Pour 1 cup of BBQ Sauce over chicken.

~Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

~Uncover and continue baking another 30 minutes, or until chicken in done. Basting every every 15 minutes with reserved BBQ Sauce.