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BBQ'd Chicken

Makes:

5 servings

Ingredients

• 5lb Whole chicken; cleaned and skinned

• 1/4 cup honey mustard


Brine:

• 1 cup meat tenderizer

• 1 gallon water

• 2 TBSP adobo all purpose seasoning


Chicken Rub

- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

- 1 TBSP chili powder

- 1 TBSP Italian seasoning

- 1 tsp celery salt

- 1 tsp pepper

- 1/2 tbsp salt

- 1 tsp paprika

- 1 tsp onion powder

Preparation

1. Combine water, meat tenderizer, and seasoning in a bowl. Add the cleaned and skinned chicken, ensuring it is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.

2. After marinating, rinse the chicken to remove any tenderizer residue, then blot it dry and transfer it into a heat-safe dish.

3. Brush the outside of the chicken with honey mustard or melted butter.

4. Prepare the chicken rub by mixing the spices together. Evenly sprinkle the Chicken Rub over the entire surface of the chicken.

5. Place the chicken on a preheated BBQ set to 230°F and cook for 4 hours. Increase the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 hours, checking the internal temperature periodically.

6. The chicken is ready when its internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the meat.


Enjoy your BBQ'd chicken shredded in warm corn tortillas, topped with red pickled onions and salsa.



 Three creative meal ideas for using leftover BBQ chicken:

》Chicken Chilaquiles:

Heat chile colorado sauce in a skillet, add tortilla chips, and mix in shredded BBQ chicken. Serve with cheese, and cilantro.

》Chicken Salad:

Toss shredded BBQ chicken with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado. Drizzle with your favorite dressing , and add tortilla chips for crunch.

》BBQ Chicken Quesadillas:

Spread BBQ sauce on a tortilla, add chicken and cheese, fold, and cook until golden. Serve with salsa and guacamole.

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