Loaf-Pan Chicken Recipe

Name: Loaf-Pan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3/4 cup applesauce; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds); 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt; 3/4 teaspoons celery salt; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Servings: persons

3/4 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
3/4 teaspoons celery salt
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1
Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the cooker, leaving the other side void.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the applesauce and Worcestershire.
3
Holding the chicken over a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan, pour the mixture over the chicken, making sure the chicken is thoroughly coated both inside and out.
4
Let the excess liquid drip into the loaf pan.
5
In another small bowl, combine the dry rub ingredients and mix well.
6
Coat the entire chicken, both inside and out, with the dry rub.
7
Place the chicken into the loaf pan, breast side up.
8
When the grill temperature reaches approximately 300F, place the loaf pan on the grill grate away from the coals, close the cover, and cook for 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken thigh reaches 175F.
9
Let the chicken cool a bit in the pan before cutting into serving pieces.
10
Indirect heat
11
Hickory, Apple, Apricot

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup applesauce, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds), 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, and more.

Yes, Loaf-Pan 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.

Loaf-Pan Chicken

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