Whole Bbq Chicken Recipe 415

OVEN ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a sauce pan, combine all ingredients and warm gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Do not bring the mixture to boil. Only warm enough for all ingredients dissolve completely.
• Once everything is incorporated, remove the pan from the heat. Let the sauce cool down to room temperature.
• Transfer the sauce to an air-tight container. It can be kept up to a month in refrigerator.
• Pat dry the chicken with paper towel.
• Sprinkle dry-rub mixture all over the chicken, include its cavity and the back.
• Transfer the chicken to a clean pan, tuck the wing tips behind the shoulders, tie the legs using cooking twine if necessary.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let the chicken tenderize and absorb the dry-rub for at least 1 day (maximum 2 days) in the fridge.
• Pre-heat the oven to 450F
• Take the chicken out of the fridge and let it cool down at room temperature for 15 minutes before roasting.
• Line a baking pan with heavy duty aluminum foil, place the chicken in the pan, breast side up.
• Place the chicken on the center rack of the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
• Turn the oven temperature to 460F.
• Take the chicken out and carefully flip it over using plastic or wooden spatulas.
• Return the upside down chicken to the oven and continue to roast for 10 minutes.
• After that, take the chicken out and brush an even layer of BBQ sauce all over the back of the chicken.
• Flip the chicken back to breast side up.
• Continue to cook for 5 minutes, then brush another layer of BBQ sauce on the breast side.
• Cook for another 5 minutes. The chicken should be done cooking at this time.
• Take the chicken out of oven, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve.

WHOLE OVEN-BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon zest to barbecue sauce; mix well.
• Place chicken in baking pan, place 2 of the lemon halves and garlic cloves inside the cavity of the chicken, rub the outside of the chicken with remaining lemon halves and discard; tie the legs together using kitchen twine.
• Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F, basting with the sauce mixture every 5 minutes during the last 20 minutes of baking.
• Sprinkle with reserved lemon peel during the last 5 minutes.
• Prepare the stuffing mix as directed on package, place stuffing in oven during last 30 minutes of chicken baking time.
• Remove and discard lemon halves and garlic cloves from chicken cavity; skim fat from drippings in baking pan; serve drippings with chicken and stuffing.

BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE OVEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking pan with heavy-duty foil to make cleanup easier.
• Prepare chicken breasts by cutting off the rib meat if you wish and rinse and pat dry. Leave the skin on. Season chicken with salt and pepper and put in the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until juices start to appear, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the pan and generously pour 1/2 of the barbecue sauce over chicken. Continue to bake for 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining barbecue sauce and cook until no longer pink in the centers and skin is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

SMOKED WHOLE CHICKEN WITH HONEY BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• For the BBQ seasoning: Combine the brown sugar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Preheat your smoker or grill to 275 degrees F.
• If using a charcoal or gas grill, prepare for two-zone cooking with heat or coals on one side of the grill and none on the other. If using a gas grill, prepare your smoking pouches by tearing off 2 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil and layering them flat on your work surface. Place two cups of dry wood chips on the center of your foil. Fold up each long side and crimp to secure. Then roll up the ends to make a sealed wood chip pouch. Poke holes in the top of your pouch to allow the heat from the fire to singe the wood chips inside the pouch and make some gorgeous smoke that will be released through the holes and add a delicious smoke flavor to your food. Repeat this process so you have a total of 3 pouches.
• Combine the softened butter and the BBQ seasoning in a small bowl. Use your fingers to loosen the skin of the chicken and spread the seasoned butter up under the skin. Spread any remaining butter on top of the chicken skin.
• Use butcher twine to tie the legs together and tuck the wing tips behind the shoulder joint. Place your chicken directly on the grill grates over indirect heat on your smoker or grill. Add the wood of your choice; I recommend apple, cherry, maple, or pecan. If using a grill, place the smoking pouch on the direct heat. Close the lid and smoke for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, replacing the smoking pouch as necessary. Breasts should be about 160 to 165 degrees F. The thighs should be about 170 to 175 degrees F. If needed, rotate the chicken once during smoking.
• While your chicken is smoking, prepare your BBQ sauce. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, honey, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool.
• Baste the chicken with the honey BBQ sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking (this is optional). Once the chicken has reached the correct internal temperature, remove it from the grill, rest for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.