The Best Darned Grilled Chicken Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Darned Grilled Chicken Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons cajun meat seasoning; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon onion powder, plus; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon ground ginger, plus; ¾ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground savory; ¾ teaspoon ground allspice; ¾ teaspoon ground dried pasilla chili pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus; 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce; 4 lbs roasting chickens, cut into 8 pieces; 4 bay leaves; ¼ cup unsalted butter

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons cajun meat seasoning
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cardamom
1 tablespoon onion powder, plus
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger, plus
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 ¼ teaspoons ground savory
¾ teaspoon ground allspice
¾ teaspoon ground dried pasilla chili pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
4 lbs roasting chickens, cut into 8 pieces
4 bay leaves
¼ cup unsalted butter

1
Combine first 11 ingredients in a large bowl.
2
Remove 1/4 cup mixture, and set aside.
3
Add soy sauce to remaining seasoning, and stir well to form a paste.
4
Place chicken pieces and bay leaves in a large bowl, and rub chicken evenly with paste.
5
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill 6 to 8 hours.
6
Remove chicken from refrigerator about 1 1/2 hours before grilling so it reaches room temperature.
7
Melt butter, and stir in reserved 1/4 cup seasoning mixture.
8
Set aside.
9
Prepare a hot fire (400-450F degrees ) by piling charcoal on one side of grill, leaving other side empty.
10
If using gas grill, light only one side.
11
Place chicken pieces over cooler side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 25 minutes for breasts and 30 minutes for thighs and legs.
12
Transfer chicken to hot side, and grill, turning several times and basting with reserved butter mixture, until internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F, about 7 1/2 minutes per side for breasts, 3 1/2 minutes per side for thighs, and 2 1/2 minutes per side for legs.
13
Remove from grill, and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

865

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons cajun meat seasoning, 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cardamom, 1 tablespoon onion powder, plus, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, The Best Darned Grilled Chicken Ever 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.

The Best Darned Grilled Chicken Ever

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