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Barbecued Chicken with Vinegar Basting Sauce

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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.

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