Whole Barbecued Chicken

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Nothing says summer like chicken on the grill! This tasty version features a delicious barbecue sauce glaze, flavored with lemon juice and Italian seasoning, for the perfe...read more

time

prep:

10 min

total:

2 hr 10 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

whole chickens (3 lb. each)

small lemons, cut in half

cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

tsp. Italian seasoning

cloves garlic, peeled

Make It

HEAT grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 350ºF.

TRIM and discard excess fat from chickens. Squeeze lemon juice into small bowl; reserve lemon halves. Add barbecue sauce and seasoning to juice; mix well. Place 2 each lemon halves and garlic cloves inside each chicken cavity.

PLACE chickens, breast-sides up, on grate over unlit area; cover. Grill 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is done (165°F), turning and brushing occasionally with sauce for the last 20 min. Remove and discard lemon halves and garlic from chickens before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Garnish with additional lemons and roasted garlic. Lemon wedges can be grilled for 5 min. alongside chicken to bring out their sweetness.

Substitute

Substitute 1 large chicken (4 to 5 lb.) for the 2 smaller chickens. Grill 1 hour 45 min. to 2 hours or until chicken is done (165°F). Makes 10 servings.

How to Grill on a Charcoal Grill

Carefully arrange hot coals evenly around side of charcoal grate. Place drip pan in center of grate; fill with 1 cup water. Place cooking grate over coals. Place chicken on grate centered over drip pan. Cover grill with lid. Grill as directed.

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knpindy

posted:8/3/2008

Absolutely heavenly! I am not the greatest cook - and definitely not when it comes to using the grill (I always over-cook on the grill), but this recipe is amazing and made me look like a pro! I am sending this to three of my friends. Will make again soon.

a cook

posted:6/27/2008

Yummy, everyting with lemon is great.. in summer,,, the cent is wonderful also.. oh! try on a spit... this cook wonderfull also. A real rotisserie chicken better than a restaurant or grocerie store.. cheaper too... bon appetit.

KB20041

posted:6/25/2008

This looks easy and delicious!

a cook

posted:6/25/2008

This is one of the best grilled chickens I ever had, and so easy. Family & friends enjoyed the moistness of the chicken.

lisadeck

posted:5/19/2008

Our family absolutely loved this recipe due to the tangy, mouth-watering sauce. The mixture of BBQ sauce and lemon is outstanding!

a cook

posted:5/18/2008

Very moist and flavorful. It did take much longer to cook then I expected. Next time I'll know to allow more time. Will definitely make again.

MomFinny

posted:4/14/2008

This chicken is excellent. I made it with a few changes. My family was cleaning the bones! I start adding to the cavity some thyme. Then, I brush the chicken with 2 tbsp melted butter, mix with 1 tbsp oil and add salt and pepper to all sides and cavity.

a cook

posted:4/1/2008

I only made one chicken The lemon made the chicken so juicy. The perfect match loved it

wilfinger

posted:3/27/2008

It was so juicy and yummy and easy. The men in my house ate the whole bird! Cora

a cook

posted:3/24/2008

This chicken was the best tasting chicken. Very moist!