Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 POUNDS CHICKEN PIECES

1/2 CUP BOTTLED ITALIAN DRESSING

1/2 CUP BOTTLED CHILI SAUCE

1 TABLESPOON MOLASSES OR DARK CORN SYRUP

Preparation

  1. If desired, pull off and discard the skin from the chicken pieces,. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and brush with a 1/4 cup of the Italian dressing . Refrigerate, covered up to 3 hours.

  2. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup Italian dressing, the chili sauce and molasses, and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. Grill the chicken over medium coals (or broil 5 to 6 inches from heat) turning two or three times, for 15 minutes. Brush with some of the sauce and continue to grill, turning and brushing two or three times, until chicken is tender, juices run clear and meat is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes more