Applesaucy Chicken

Directions

Start fire in grill, placing rack 4 inches above coals (see note).

Heat oil in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.

Add applesauce, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring.

Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened.

Remove from heat; set aside until fire is ready.

Place chicken pieces, skin side down, on hot grill rack; cook covered with grill cover, 15 minutes.

Turn pieces over; cook, covered, another 10 minutes.

Brush applesauce mixture liberally over chicken; cook, covered, 5 minutes longer until chicken is cooked through.

Serve garnished with herb sprigs.

NOTE: Chicken may be baked in oven.

Prepare applesauce mixture as directed.

Heat oven to 400℉ (200℃). Arrange chicken pieces, skin side up, in baking or roasting pan; bake 20 minutes.

Brush with applesauce mixture; bake 10 minutes longer until golden brown and cooked through.