Shoup Legal - May 2024

1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and add the rest to the plastic bag. Toss to evenly Directions Citrus BBQ Chicken Inspired by FoodNetwork.com • 8 skin-on chicken leg and thigh pieces • 1 1/3 cups ketchup • 2 tbsp brown sugar • Juice and zest of 1 orange • Juice and zest of 1 lemon • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and pepper to taste coat the chicken and marinate overnight. 3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add Ingredients

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remaining sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to thicken sauce, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

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4. On grill set for medium- high heat, arrange chicken skin side down. Cook until

grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken,

cover grill, and cook until a thermometer inserted into thighs reads 165 F, about 20–25 minutes. 5. Serve with remaining sauce.

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