Brooks' House of BBQ: Barbecued Chicken

Brooks' House of BBQ: Barbecued Chicken

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Ingredients: 

6 (22-ounce) chicken halves (fryers are best)

2 (16-ounce) bottles barbecue sauce

5 to 7 pounds charcoal briquettes

Lighter fluid

Directions: 

To ensure that your grilled chicken turns out perfectly juicy and flavorful, it's important to arrange the grill grate at the right distance from the charcoal. Make sure it's about 25 to 27 inches away to avoid burning or drying out the chicken. Start by piling the charcoal in a pyramid and igniting it with lighter fluid. Once the top portion has turned white, you can spread the charcoal evenly using a fireproof tool like a metal rake or shovel. Place the chicken on the cooking surface and turn it every 5 minutes with tongs, basting it with sauce each time. For best results, use a clean shaker or squeeze bottle. Grill the chicken for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, adding charcoal if necessary, and be sure not to use lighter fluid. Just sprinkle the new charcoal over the existing. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F. Enjoy your delicious grilled chicken!