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Name: All-American Barbecue Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 4 lbs. meaty chicken pieces; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. Ground black pepper; BARBECUE SAUCE; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion; 3 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp packed brown sugar; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 cup ketchup; 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional

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INGREDIENTS

4 lbs. meaty chicken pieces
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic ; minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Ground black pepper
BARBECUE SAUCE
1 cup water
1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ; optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Meanwhile, for barbecue sauce, in a large saucepan combine water, onion, butter, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and a pinch of black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir in ketchup, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper, if desired. Return to boiling; reduc heat. Simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until desired consistency. Transfer to a storage container; cover and chill.

Turn on grill for medium heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on grill rack. Cover; grill 50-60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (180). Brush chicken with barbecue sauce after 20 minutes of grilling and frequently during the last 10 minutes of grilling.

Serve chicken with remaining barbecue sauce.

NOTES

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All-American Barbecue Chicken

4 lbs. meaty chicken pieces
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Ground black pepper
 BARBECUE SAUCE
1 cup water
1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional

If desired, remove chicken skin. Divide chicken between 2 resealable plastic bags set in shallow dishes. For marinade, in  small bowl combine the 1/2 cup lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and black pepper. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bags; turn to coat chicken. Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning bags occasionally. 
Meanwhile, for barbecue sauce, in a large saucepan combine water, onion, butter, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and a pinch of black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir in ketchup, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper, if desired. Return to boiling; reduc heat. Simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until desired consistency. Transfer to a storage container; cover and chill.
Turn on grill for medium heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on grill rack. Cover; grill 50-60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (180). Brush chicken with barbecue sauce after 20 minutes of grilling and frequently during the last 10 minutes of grilling. 
Serve chicken with remaining barbecue sauce.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (2607g)
Recipe Makes: 1 Servings

Calories: 5063
Calories from Fat: 3153 (62%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 350.3g	467 %
	Saturated Fat 103.3g	516 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 148.6g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 72g
Cholesterol 1452.3mg		447 %
Sodium 4928mg		170 %
Potassium 5104.9mg		134 %
Total Carbohydrate 125.6g		37 %
	Dietary Fiber 2.8g	11 %
	Sugars, other 122.8g
Protein 344.5g		492 %
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Calories per serving: 5063

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