Barbecued Half Chickens Recipes

QUICK AND EASY BBQ HALF CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• If you're using a charcoal grill, set it up for indirect grilling and preheat it over high heat (500 F) for 5 to 10 minutes.
• If you're using a gas grill, preheat the entire grill.
• Reduce the temperature to medium heat.
• Meanwhile, rinse and pat the half chicken dry using paper towels.
• Combine the spices, then massage the seasonings over every surface of the chicken.
• For a charcoal grill, place the chicken between the piles of charcoal skin side up.
• For a gas grill, turn the center burners off and place the chicken in the center of the grill, skin side up.
• Close the grill and cook for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken and continue cooking with the lid closed for an additional 25 minutes.
• Baste the top of the chicken with half the barbecue sauce and flip it again so the basted side is closer to the flames to cook for 5 minutes.
• Then baste the skin side of the chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce and flip it again to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Check the temperature of the chicken; it should be 165 F when done.
• Remove the chicken from the grill, loosely tent it with foil, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing it and serving.

BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken halves in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large bowl or baking dish, coat with Italian dressing and evenly season with Neely's Barbecue Seasoning. For best results, allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• If cooking inside: Take the chicken out of the refrigerator and brush chicken with Neely's Barbecue Sauce.
• Place into a preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes.
• If grilling outside: Thirty minutes before you're ready to cook, take the chicken out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Preheat the grill to a medium temperature, about 275 degrees F preferably over hickory and charcoal.
• Place the chicken halves on grill, meat side down. Cover grill and cook for about 50 minutes. Flip chicken over and let it brown until the chicken becomes golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. The wing and the drumstick should become very tender and will easily pull away at the joints. Brush the chicken with Neely's Barbecue Sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the oil and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

BARBECUED HALF CHICKENS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for barbecue sauce and refrigerate.
• Salt and pepper the chickens to taste and roast in a 350° oven for 45 minutes.
• Drain juices from pan and let cool for easier handling or refrigerate until serving time.
• Place on barbecue grill and brown for about 10 minutes starting with skin side down.
• Brush with barbecue sauce and continue to cook until nicely browned, turning occasionally for approximately 10 more minutes or until done.
• Watch carefully after applying sauce; it will burn easily.