Grilled Whole Chicken

Tired of the same old boring chicken dinners? Spice up your next meal with a whole chicken that’s been grilled to perfection. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll be well on your way to an amazing dinner that everyone in the family will love.

Trust us, this dish is packed full of flavor and juiciness- so much better than any grocery store rotisserie chicken! So fire up the grill and get ready for something special- it’s time for grilled whole chicken!

How Do You Prepare A Whole Chicken for Grilling?

To prepare a whole chicken for grilling, rinse it under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Season it generously with salt, pepper, and any other spices or herbs you like. You can also stuff the cavity of the bird with aromatics like garlic, lemon, or herbs for extra flavor.

Should You Use Indirect or Direct Heat to Grill A Whole Chicken?

For best results, use a combination of direct and indirect heat to grill a whole chicken. Start by searing the chicken over direct heat to get a nice char on the skin, then move it to the cooler side of the grill to finish cooking with indirect heat.

Can I Marinate A Whole Chicken Before Grilling?

Yes, you can marinate a whole chicken before grilling to add flavor and moisture. Just be sure to marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to prevent bacterial growth.

Should You Truss A Whole Chicken Before Grilling?

Trussing a whole chicken (tying the legs and wings together) can help it cook more evenly and maintain its shape on the grill. However, trussing is not necessary for grilling and can be skipped if desired.

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Grilled Whole Chicken

A wonderfully easy and delicious recipe for BBQparties… This buttered andsimply seasoned whole chicken is grilled to delicious and juicy perfection.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins

Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Course dinner, poultry

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 1369 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ Non-Stick Cooking Spray
• ▢ 1 (4-pound) whole chicken neck and giblets removed
• ▢ 3 tbsp butter melted
• ▢ to taste salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat the grill for indirect heat. Adjustthe temperature to 350-400 degrees in the indirect area.
• Grease the grill grate with cooking spray.
• Coat the chicken with about 1½ tablespoons ofbutter and then season with salt and black pepper.
• Arrange the chicken over the indirect heat,angling one thigh and leg to the direct heat side.
• Close the grill with lid and cook for about40 minutes.
• Rotate the bird, angling the other thightowards the heat and coat with the remaining butter.
• Cook for about 40 minutes more.
• Remove from the grill andplace the chicken onto a cutting board for about 5-10 minutes before carving.
• With a sharp knife, cut thechicken into desired-sized pieces and serve.

Notes

Season the chicken generously and evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 1369kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 118gFat: 96gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 477mgSodium: 452mgPotassium: 1210mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 901IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 6mg

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