See also: Tips to Tailgate At Home; ‘Cued Corn Salad; Grilled Gridiron Grinders; Linebacker Barbecue Potatoes HALF TIME GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE Tailgate Grilling Recipes #4
Half Time Grilled Chicken Makes: 4 servings Prep time: 8 to 12 hours for marinating) Cook time: 2 hours Ingredients: Marinade ~ 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ~ ¼ cup peanut oil ~ ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ~ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil ~ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano ~ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ~ 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ~ 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ~ 4 teaspoons brown sugar ~ 1 clove garlic, minced ~ 2 teaspoons salt ~ ½ teaspoon black pepper
~ 2 split chicken halves (about 3 pounds) Directions Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Place the split chicken halves in a re-sealable GLAD Food Storage Bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.
Build a charcoal fire for indirect cooking in an outdoor grill. When the temperature is approximately 375 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the chicken from the marinade and place the chicken halves, skin-side-up, in a nine-inch baking pan. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Place the pan over indirect heat, cover the grill, and cook for 2 hours or until the internal temperature of each thigh reaches 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Baste with pan drippings before serving. Recipe created by champion pitmaster, Chris Lilly, on behalf of Kingsford® charcoal |