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MESQUITE-ROASTED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Mesquite-Roasted Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons granulated onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons granulated onion
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
mesquite wood chips, soaked in water to cover for at least 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Make the rub: in a bowl, combine all the rub ingredients; set aside.
  • Chickens: remove and discard the neck, giblets, and any excess fat from the chickens.
  • Rinse the chickens, inside and out, under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Remove the backbones and cut each chicken in half.
  • Coat each chicken half thoroughly with the rub, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Make the sauce: in a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together along with ½ cup water.
  • Follow your grill's instructions for using wood chips; grill the chicken halves skin side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170° in the breast and 180° in the thickest part of the thigh, about 1 ¼ hours.
  • Remove from the grill and loosely cover with foil; let rest for about 5 minutes before cutting the halves in two.
  • Serve warm with the sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.3, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 187.2, Sodium 1422.2, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.7, Protein 45.3

EASY MESQUITE ROASTED CHICKEN



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts
3 Tbsp Mesquite Flavored Seasoning-Grillmates by McCormick

Steps:

  • Spray chicken breasts with non-stick cooking spray to coat evenly.
  • Place frozen chicken breasts in Slow Cooker. Cover chicken breasts with Mesquite Seasoning.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours - turning over breasts every hour or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MESQUITE-ROASTED CHICKEN



Mesquite-Roasted Chicken image

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE RUB:
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorn
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons granulated onions
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 whole chicken, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds each
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons granulated onions
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Mesquite chunks or chips soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE RUB: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients. Remove and discard the neck, giblets, and any excess fat from the chickens. Rinse the chickens, inside and out, under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the backbones and cut in half (see REFERANCE & APPENDIX, _Cutting Poultry For The Grill: Special Technique). Coat each chicken half thoroughly with the rub, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients along with 1/2 cup water. Follow the grill's instructions for using wood chunks. Grill the chicken halves, skin side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170°F in the breast and 180°F in the thickest part of the thigh, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove from the grill and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before cutting the halves in two. Serve warm with the sauce on the side.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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