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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Valoris51

posted:7/31/2012

Made it last weekend for family visiting from Wash. It was a hit. I did bake it longer, and it was falling off the bone, and still moist. Next time would use a little less lemon.

LAURAG3769

posted:6/29/2011

Thought the lemon would be strange on the chicken but it adds some great flavor! All the flavors work great together and I've made the sauce for other meats too!

debwalin

posted:5/11/2011

Never fails, never misses, moist, juicy, delicious chicken. I only make one chicken but keep the recipe the same and bake it. FANTASTIC. My whole family loves it.

taffy45431

posted:5/2/2011

I roasted mine in the oven and it was super moist and yummy.

CSLR2001

posted:2/17/2010

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!!!!!

tiffers1982

posted:2/3/2009

I actually made this in the oven and slow cooked it.. turned out awesome... I live in New England, and cannot use that grill 365 days a year!

hgilmour74

posted:10/2/2008

It took longer to cook then said but it was great when it was done.

a cook

posted:9/20/2008

I made this recipe for my family, and it was a hit. Both my husband and my daughter loved it. I did roast it in the oven because I was not able to use the grill. It was very delicious!!!!

Megs78

posted:8/29/2008

I've made this a few times already, my husband especially loves it. I also change up the ingredients a bit...sometimes I use oranges instead of lemons, sometimes I use other spices instead of italian spices and garlic, etc. I'm making this for dinner tonight!

kristin0681

posted:8/13/2008

My family loves this chicken. Like others have said the bbq and lemon together is genius. I cooked mine in the oven though on 350 for 1hr 45 minutes. I have made this chicken 3 times and every time it is melt in your mouth wonderful! (: