Chef’s BBQ Chicken

Have you ever found yourself with a whole chicken and wondered “well, what should I do with this?” Don’t worry, your distinctly specific problem has a very clear solution: Chef’s BBQ Chicken! Two chicken halves, marinated in a tangy barbeque mixture, seasoned with zesty flavors, and brushed with more barbeque sauce as it grills to perfection; it makes the most of the poultry, that is for sure! Chef’s BBQ Chicken turns any cookout into a must-attend event and makes chicken the star of the show!

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into halves
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup barbeque sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• olive oil, to taste, for oiling the grill grate
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1 –Cut 1/2-inch-deep slashes into the skin-side of each chicken half, making two cuts in the breasts, two in the thighs, and one in each leg.

Step 2 –Remove the wing tips from the chicken halves.

Step 3 –Whisk the rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the barbeque sauce, and the garlic together in a large bowl.

Step 4 –Place the chicken halves in the bowl and turn to coat.

Step 5 –Arrange the chicken halves in the bottom of the bowl, cut-sides down.

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Step 6 –Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 7 –Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, using the oil to lightly grease the grate.

Step 8 –Transfer the chicken from the bowl and pat it dry with paper towels, discarding any remaining marinade.

Step 9 –Place the chicken halves, skin-side up, on a plate.

Step 10 –Season the chicken with the salt, the pepper, the paprika, the onion powder, and the cayenne pepper.

Step 11 –Cook the chicken, skin-side down, on the grill until grill marks appear, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 12 –Flip the chicken halves and close the grill lid.

Step 13 –Let the chicken cook, basting with the remaining barbeque sauce every 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees F and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes.

Step 14 –Serve.