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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Baba129

posted:7/29/2005

I HAVEN'T TRIED THIS RECIPE YET BUT CAN'T WAIT TO SO SO. IT LOOKS DELICIOUS AND SO EASY. I KNOW IT WILL BE A FAVORITE . THANKS FOR SENDING IT TO ME.

a cook

posted:7/28/2005

i will try it but haven't yet but i do think it will be a good one to keep and make

Motomouse876

posted:7/28/2005

i made the charcoal grill version of this recipe and it was the best chicken I've ever done on the barby! It turned out so moist...it was delish!

marshmello77

posted:7/28/2005

I have never been able to BBQ chicken, it usually turns out chard and dry like jerky. This recipe made it so simple and my chicken came out perfect tender and juicy I am now queen of the BBQ.

a cook

posted:7/27/2005

I generally smoke my chicken. Takes a lot more time. But this is really good, also. Loved your "how to cut it up" segment, but would liked to have seen complete cutting of chicken. Keep up the good work and thanks to Kraft and all their great products. Jeff D.

a cook

posted:7/27/2005

This was very easy and delicious to make. I only cooked one chicken and halfed the recipe for sauce, lemons, and garlic. I will make this one again

lily21441

posted:7/14/2005

i could never make a good barbercued chiken before it was always burned and dry. this was the very best chicken i ever made my company could not stop raving about it it is the best

a cook

posted:6/13/2005

I made this twice!! Once for friends and the second time for my parents. My mom just called and asked for the recipe ! I e-mailed it to her and also told her about your web site!!

skoosha

posted:9/5/2004

SO SO YUMMY. I made this when we had company over and it got rave reviews. My friend keeps asking when I'll make it again! My only complaint is it took a lot longer than 2 hours- more like 3 hours but it was worth the wait.

phall41

posted:8/6/2004

I actually made this in the oven. It was wonderful. The whole family, which consists of 8 pretty picky eaters, just loved it. I will definitely make it again. I would love to try it on the barbecue this time, weather permitting ;)