Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, but do not allow to brown. combine brown sugar, chili powder, salt, mustard, and remaining herbs to form a paste with the 2 tablespppons of water. Add liquid smoke, if desired (not necessary if you will be using an outdoor grill).
Simmer mixture gently without covering, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture slightly thickens.
Use this sauce to brush on chickens during the last 10-15 minutes of grilling or brush on rotisserie chicken as a basting sauce.
Makes enough sauce for 2-3 chickens.
Food Safety Tip: Separate out only the portion that you will use and refrigerate the rest. Discard any sauce remaining in which you have dipped the basting brush after cooking is done.
Submitted by: CM
