Barbecued Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   For the chicken: Put the chicken halves in a very large bowl or deep pot and cover with water.
2. 2
   Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the salt in the water, cover and refrigerate the chickens for 6 hours or overnight.
3. 3
   For the BBQ sauce: In a saucepan, mix together the vinegar, remaining tablespoon salt, peanut oil, hot sauce, black pepper, 1/4 cup water and cayenne.
4. 4
   Bring this mixture to a boil, stir well and remove from the heat.
5. 5
   Drain the chicken, pat dry and place the halves on the grill, skin side up.
6. 6
   Baste with the sauce and cook for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Turn the chickens skin side down and baste the top with sauce.
8. 8
   Continue to grill the chickens for an additional 30 minutes, turning and basting the chicken every 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Check for doneness by twisting a drumstick; it should move easily.
10. 10
    Cook's Note: If you cannot find small chickens, use larger ones (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) and quarter them.