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Barbeque Chicken

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"This recipe was passed down to me from my Italian grandmother." — ANNELIZABETH

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1 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

In a large glass bowl mix lemon juice, vegetable oil, vinegar, oregano, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces in the bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
On the prepared grill, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Periodically brush chicken with the remaining marinade mixture while cooking. Discard any leftover marinade.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 1 hr 40 mins

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I tried this recipe on 8/22/2002 - It was great! The marinade added the right amount of zip. I also used this recipe in the oven instead of on the outdoor grill. The chicken was moist, tender, zippy and juicy. Wonderful recipe! This one is a definite keeper!

—MICKVETTE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 17, 2005

DO NOT EVER REUSE A POULTRY MARINADE!!! It is extremely dangerous to reuse the marinade while cooking the chicken, it could contain salmonella and other bacteria.

—SPARKLE200418

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55 Ratings

Jan 25, 2004

This chicken had incredible flavor, it was very intense. If you don't care for the taste of lemon then I would not advise it. I used with boneless skinless chicken breats. I added the marinade before freezing and then thawed over night in the fridge. I did not over cook the chicken as my instant read thermometer only read 180, but it was very dry. I noticed when I placed it on the grill that the marinade had already started to cook the outside of the chicken. I think the acid content with the lemon juice and vinegar may have been too high for the boneless chicken breast. If I use again I would really like to marinade a whole chicken in this before baking. I think that the larger bird may be better equiped to deal with the acid content.

—Navy_Mommy

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Jan 25, 2004

This a wonderful recipe! The vinegar adds a great kick!

—NewMommie26

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Jan 25, 2004

This was so much better than the traditional Italian dressing marinade. Even my fiance liked it, and I have to say he is the pickiest eater I have ever met. He didn't have a scrap left on his plate. We used it with boneless chicken breasts, and they were moist to the point they fell apart. Brushing the marinade on while grilling helps keep chicken moist. A good hint for this recipe for those who think its too much lemon, use apple cider vinegar. To add a little extra flavor you can also brush some marinade on before you eat it. I will definately do this again, and recommend this to everyone I know.

—FLYRSGAL17

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May 12, 2004

Very flavorful and tender. I did cut the lemon juice back to half a cup based on previous reviews. I'll cut the vinegar back a bit next time I make this because the chicken was maybe just a little too tangy. Good recipe and it'll be even better with a little tweaking.

—Kristina

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Jul 16, 2005

Wonderful! I have the feeling using fresh lemon juice is key...I bought lemons strictly for this recipe, although I had bottled lemon juice. It was perfect, and the marinade smelled great! Served it with a Greek salad and an eggless potato salad. Heated the marinade next to the chicken, for safety. Made a great basting sauce... Thanks, Ann, for a real keeper.

—SANDRAMAC

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Jan 25, 2004

This tasted GREAT!! Everyone loved it! Did something different, and made two different styles of barbequed chicken, they both got 5 stars!!!!

—Debbie C

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Nutrition

Calories
584 kcal
29%

Carbohydrates
4.7 g
2%

Cholesterol
170 mg
57%

Fat
43.4 g
67%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
42.6 g
85%

Sodium
160 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Barbeque Chicken

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 584
Calories from Fat: 390

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.4g 67 %
Saturated Fat 11.2g 56 %
Cholesterol 170mg 57 %
Sodium 160mg 6 %
** Potassium 502mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.7g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 42.6g 85 %
Sugars 1.2g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 38 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 180 %
** Vitamin B6 53 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.