Main dishes

Ancho BBQ Chicken

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The secret to the deep, rich flavor of this BBQ chicken? Ancho chile pepper powder and a couple of ounces of bittersweet chocolate.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

1 hr 25 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

oz. BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate

1/2

cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

Tbsp. ancho chile pepper powder

whole chicken (3 lb.)

Tbsp. hot water

Make It

HEAT grill to medium heat.

MICROWAVE chocolate in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir until melted. Stir in barbecue sauce and pepper powder.

GRILL chicken 1 hour 15 min. or until done (165ºF), turning occasionally and brushing with 1/3 cup sauce for the last 15 min.

ADD water to remaining sauce; stir until well blended. Serve with chicken.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve this flavorful chicken with smart sides such as a whole wheat roll and a crisp, mixed green salad.

How to Prevent Food From Sticking to the Grill by Greasing Grate

To prevent food from sticking to the grill, lightly brush the grill grate with vegetable oil before heating the grill. Or, spray the cold grill grate with cooking spray before heating the grill.

Keeping it Safe

Packaged fresh chicken should be refrigerated in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Freeze uncooked chicken if it is not to be used within 2 days. If properly packaged, frozen chicken will maintain top quality in a home freezer for up to 6 months.