You guys were talking about Nelson's chicken, this guy has a recipe for the sauce: Rob Yoder's Bits: Nelson's Golden Glow Sauce
If you read the comments, they talk about the machine that roasts the chickens. Roasts for maybe 15-20 minutes then dipped in the sauce then repeat.
Unsurprisingly, the sauce is mostly butter
I'd like to try to recreate this with my smoker by just dipping the chicken in the marinade every 20 minutes during the cook.
Funny you mention Nelson's. I just got off the phone with them. Ordered Pit-tatoes for 150 people for my son's graduation party.
Growing up in Wakarusa, I have had more than my share of that chicken and endured more than my share of copycat's attempts to clone it. I have never been that impressed. What's impressive is Nelson's ability to cook it in mass quantities and still turn out a decent product for a low price.
My brother uses the recipe similar to the one you linked, and does what you suggested, smoke, dip, repeat... I like it better than Nelson's, mostly because he uses a higher quality bird.
Next Saturday I will be making my first attempt at the ultimate in backyard grilling, the hog roast.