Mesquite Grilled Chicken(For A Crowd) Recipe

Name: Mesquite Grilled Chicken(For A Crowd)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 9 lb. chicken (can use cut up fryers, leg quarters, I find chicken breasts are best); 5 large cloves garlic, crushed; 1 Tbsp. paprika; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/3 c. lime juice; 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 Tbsp. kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 3 Tbsp. corn oil

Servings: persons

8 to 9 lb. chicken (can use cut up fryers, leg quarters, I find chicken breasts are best)
5 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/3 c. lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. corn oil

1
Twenty-four hours ahead of cooking time, rinse and dry chicken pieces; set aside.
2
Combine all ingredients in food processor until smooth.
3
Place chicken pieces in large Ziploc bags and pour marinade in each.
4
Refrigerate 24 hours.
5
Soak mesquite wood with lighter fluid 30 minutes before lighting.
6
Light and allow coals to become red-hot.
7
Remove chicken from marinade and place over open grill.
8
Baste with remaining marinade and cook until no longer pink.
9
Can serve 10 to 12 healthy appetites.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 to 9 lb. chicken (can use cut up fryers, leg quarters, I find chicken breasts are best), 5 large cloves garlic, crushed, 1 Tbsp. paprika, 1 tsp. oregano, and more.

Yes, Mesquite Grilled Chicken(For A Crowd) 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.

Mesquite Grilled Chicken(For A Crowd)

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