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To make the marinade, whisk together the canola oil, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and thyme.
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Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
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Pour the marinade over the chicken to coat on all sides.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
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Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes and remove it from the oven.
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The chicken will not be cooked through.
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To make the barbecue sauce, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, mustard, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne in a bowl.
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Put half of the sauce in a separate saucepan to reheat later and serve with the chicken.
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Brush the grill grate lightly with oil and preheat the grill.
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When the grill is hot, place the chicken on the grate and grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
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Baste the chicken with the barbecue sauce and grill on each side for 5 to 7 minutes more.
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To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of a piece of the chicken, but dont let the thermometer touch the bone.
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The chicken is fully cooked when the thermometer reads 165F.
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To cook the chicken indoors, remove the chicken from the oven after 25 to 30 minutes.
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Brush the sauce on the chicken and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more, until an instant-read thermometer says 165F.
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Reheat the reserved sauce and serve with the chicken.