SOUTHERN BARBECUED CHICKEN

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Nothing says Texas like outdoor grilling. And summer is a prime time for patio picnics featuring my barbecued chicken. Guests are surprised to find the basis for my "mystery marinade" is simply vinegar and oil. -Revonda Stroud, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring often. Cool., Pour 1-2/3 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Place skin side down over pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912 calories, Fat 79g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 1355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.