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John's Grilled Barbecue Chicken

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
120 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
John's Grilled Barbecue Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into halves
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, or as needed
Instructions
1
Cut deep, parallel incisions on the underside of each chicken breast and thigh, making a total of four cuts per side. Also, make one incision on the leg and remove the wing tips.
2
Combine 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Place the chicken halves inside the bowl and mix well to coat evenly. Arrange the chicken halves skin-side down in the bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly brush the grill grate with oil. Remove the chicken from the bowl, gently pat it dry with paper towels, and discard any remaining marinade. Place the chicken halves skin-side up on a plate and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
4
Place the chicken halves skin-side down on the preheated grill and cook until you see a visible sear, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and close the grill lid, then cook for another 35 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Use a thermometer to check for doneness, aiming for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).