Grilled Whole Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

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   Set up grill for indirect grilling.

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   Rinse chicken inside and out and dry thoroughly.

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   Generously season inside and out with coarse salt and ground pepper.

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   Clean and lightly oil hot grates.

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   Place chicken, breast side up, on opposite side of grill from heat.

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   Cover and grill until cooked through, or a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours, rotating halfway through cooking (if using a charcoal grill, add a couple of handfuls of charcoal every half hour to maintain heat).

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   About 15 minutes before chicken is done, brush with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.

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   Let chicken rest 20 minutes before carving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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