Southern Barbecue Chicken - whole chickens

Method

• In a saucepan, combine tomato puree, cider vinegar, canola oil, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard, garlic and lemon juice.
• Stir to combine.
• Bring to a simmer and continue to simmer over low heat 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
• Let stand for 1 hour to cool and allow flavors to blend.
• Heat barbecue to a moderate heat and oil the bars.
• Lightly sear the chicken pieces on all sides over direct heat, about 2 minutes each side,.
• Remove to a plate.
• Place half the sauce in a small pan and place by the barbecue.
• Place a sheet of silicon paper over the bars and prick at intervals between the runs to allow ventilation.
• Place the chicken onto the baking paper and brush all pieces with the sauce.
• Cover the barbecue with the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
• Repeat this process every 5 minutes for 40-45 minutes until chicken is rich brown in color and cooked through.
• If chicken is cooking too fast lower heat.
• Heat remaining sauce in a small saucepan on the barbecue.