JACK'S BBQ CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h25m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 (3 to 4-pound) chickens, halved
Jack's Old South Meat Marinade, recipe follows
1 cup apple juice
Jack's Old South BBQ Rub, recipe follows
Jack's Old South Competition Vinegar Sauce, see recipe
2 quarts apple juice
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup orange juice
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

Combine the chicken and marinade in a large non-reactive pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 6.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat generously with some of the rub. Arrange the chicken, skin side-up, in a baking pan and pour the apple juice in the bottom. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Uncover the chicken and continue roasting, basting with the sauce occasionally, until the skin is golden.
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool.
Combine all ingredients and mix well.