Best Kentucky Grilled Chicken Recipes

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KENTUCKY GRILLED CHICKEN



Kentucky Grilled Chicken image

This chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about an hour on the grill but is worth the wait. I use a new paintbrush to "mop" on the basting sauce. -Jill Evely, Wilmore, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons salt
10 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. , Place chicken breast bone side down and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, 20 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KFC KENTUCKY GRILLED CHICKEN (COPYCAT)



KFC Kentucky Grilled Chicken (Copycat) image

My copycat recipe for KFC's "Kentucky Grilled Chicken". The seasoning recipe here yields enough for at least 3 batches.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 -16 pieces premium quality fresh chicken (bone-in or boneless)
4 cups cold water
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1/3 cup instant chicken bouillon powder
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder, finely crushed
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning (Bulk KFC Original Recipe Seasoning (Copycat))
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
canola oil

Steps:

  • NOTE: THIS RECIPE REQUIRES 1/2 TEASPOON OF MY Recipe #453973.
  • MARINATE chicken at least 2 hours in refrigerator, in the thoroughly blended and dissolved BRINE solution.
  • MEASURE each of the following SEASONING BASE ingredients into a large sealable container, such as a GLAD food storage container or a Ziploc bag: 1/3 cup instant chicken bouillon powder, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder, finely crushed, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Recipe #453973, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/8 teaspoon finely ground white pepper.
  • SEAL the container; SHAKE rigorously for 30 seconds until all of the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
  • REMOVE chicken from MARINADE solution; RINSE chicken and blot dry.
  • BASTE each chicken piece evenly with canola oil; SPRINKLE the chicken pieces moderately and evenly with the prepared seasoning mixture (store unused portion in a tightly sealed container); ALLOW chicken to rest for 20 minutes.
  • INDOOR GRILLING/BAKING METHOD FOR BONELESS CHICKEN: PREHEAT indoor grill to medium-high heat. GRILL chicken until seared from grill surface; TURN chicken over and repeat process (if using a press-type closeable grill, sear without turning), until chicken is cooked yet not overdone, when juices run clear.
  • INDOOR GRILLING/BAKING METHOD FOR BONE-IN CHICKEN: GRILL chicken until seared from grill surface; TURN chicken over and repeat process (if using a press-type closeable grill, sear without turning), just until chicken is seared, but not fully cooked. ARRANGE chicken on a rack over a baking pan; BAKE chicken at 350°F for 20 minutes; TURN chicken over; BAKE for 20 minutes longer.
  • BARBECUE-GRILLING METHOD: Follow the manufacturer's recommended guidelines and method for grilling chicken for the particular outdoor grill you have, following the same basic procedures for indoor grilling of basting and turning.
  • SERVE and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 75.7, Sodium 1901.1, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 20

GRILLED CHICKEN IN KENTUCKY BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE



Grilled Chicken in Kentucky Bourbon Barbecue Sauce image

Make and share this Grilled Chicken in Kentucky Bourbon Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup kentucky Bourbon (corn whiskey like Jim Beam)
4 ounces soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 lbs skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the chicken and ketchup and puree until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken, rub it in well, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning the chicken over a couple of times while it's marinating.
  • Grill the chicken over hot coals for about 10 minutes on each side; baste with marinade while grilling.
  • Or broil chicken with marinade in a casserole dish at 350F for about 40 minutes, turning chicken and basting with pan juices a couple of times while it cooks.
  • When the chicken is done remove it from the pan.
  • Add ketchup to the remaining marinade and boil down until it is a thick dark sauce to coat the chicken with (about 5 minutes).

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