1 (2 1/2 - 3 lb.) frying chicken, cut up
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. vinegar
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chili sauce or catsup
3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. chopped onion (opt.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except chicken in saucepan, place over heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Place chicken in large baking pan. Pour half of the barbeque sauce over chicken and bake, uncovered for about 45 to 60 minutes. Baste with remaining barbeque sauce and turn every 15 minutes. during cooking. Serves 4.