Barbecued Chicken Recipe

Name: Barbecued Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 whole chickens (about 3 pounds each); 1 1/4 quarts Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows); 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes; 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar; 2 cups firmly packed dark-brown sugar; 1 cup honey; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hot dry mustard; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; (makes 2 1/2 quarts)

Servings: persons

4 whole chickens (about 3 pounds each)
1 1/4 quarts Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows)
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups firmly packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup honey
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot dry mustard
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon coarse salt
(makes 2 1/2 quarts)

1
Rinse the chickens inside and out under cold water, and pat dry.
2
Truss the legs with kitchen twine, and set aside.
3
Heat a charcoal or gas grill.
4
If using a charcoal grill, arrange the hot coals around the inside edge of grill.
5
Arrange the chickens, breast sides up, in a row across the center.
6
If using a gas grill, cook the chickens over medium heat until brown on all sides, rotating every 5 to 7 minutes; cover the grill as needed to maintain heat.
7
Baste the chickens with barbecue sauce.
8
Continue cooking, basting frequently, until an instant-read thermometer registers 170F in the breast and 180F in the thickest part of the thigh (avoiding bone), about 1 hour.
9
If the chickens brown too quickly before they are cooked through, transfer to baking pans and finish in a 350F oven.
10
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add the onions and garlic; cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
12
Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
13
Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 2 hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chickens (about 3 pounds each), 1 1/4 quarts Barbecue Sauce (recipe follows), 3 tablespoons canola oil, 2 large onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Chicken

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