Jack's BBQ Chicken Recipe

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Jack's BBQ Chicken
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Ingredients:

  • 4 (3 to 4-lb) chickens, halved
  • jack's old south meat marinade, recipe follows
  • jack's old south bbq rub, recipe follows
  • jack's old south competition vinegar sauce, see recipe

Directions:

  1. Combine the chicken and marinade in a large non-reactive pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 6.
  2. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat generously with some of the rub. Arrange the chicken, skin side-up, in a baking pan and pour the apple juice in the bottom. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  4. Uncover the chicken and continue roasting, basting with the sauce occasionally, until the skin is golden.
  5. Jack's Old South Meat Marinade:
  6. 2 quarts apple juice
  7. 1 cup Worcestershire sauce
  8. 1 cup orange juice
  9. 1 cup light brown sugar
  10. 1/2 cup olive oil
  11. 1/2 cup lemon juice
  12. 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  13. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  14. 1/2 cup salt
  15. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool.
  16. Yield: 12 1/2 cups
  17. Jack's Old South BBQ Rub:
  18. 1/4 cup brown sugar
  19. 1/4 cup sweet paprika
  20. 1/4 cup kosher salt
  21. 3 tablespoons black pepper
  22. 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  23. 2 teaspoons onion powder
  24. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  25. 1 teaspoon dried basil
  26. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  27. Yield: 3/4 cup
  28. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.62 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.01g 26%
Cholesterol 102.04mg 34%
Sodium 79.98mg 3%
Potassium 229.93mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.71g 1%
Sugars 1.55g 6%
Protein 20.41g 41%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 13.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.91 Kcal (808 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.2g 26%
Cholesterol 79.18mg 34%
Sodium 62.06mg 3%
Potassium 178.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.32g 1%
Sugars 1.2g 6%
Protein 15.84g 41%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 16%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 10.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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