American Style Whole Chicken BBQ | Rosted whole chicken Recipe

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and calories.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken parts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a high smoke point.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Prepare the grill for indirect heat by placing coals on one side or turning on one side of a gas grill.

Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, ensuring even coverage.

Season the chicken generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.

In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce with honey, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice to create a marinade.

Coat the chicken with the marinade, reserving some for basting later.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Place the chicken on the grill, breast side up, away from direct heat.

Cover the grill and cook the chicken for about 1.5 to 2 hours, maintaining a grill temperature of 350°F (175°C).

Baste the chicken with reserved marinade every 30 minutes.

Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Serve with additional BBQ sauce and your choice of sides.

Cooking Techniques

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