Whole Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

2 HRS 10 MIN

Servings

12 Servings


Ingredients

2 

whole whole chickens (3 lb. each)

2 small

lemons, cut in half

1 tsp

dried Italian seasoning

4 cloves

garlic, peeled


Instructions

Step 1

Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 350ºF.

Step 2

Trim and discard excess fat from chickens. Squeeze lemon juice into small bowl; reserve lemon halves. Add barbecue sauce and seasoning to juice; mix well. Place 2 lemon halves and garlic cloves inside each chicken cavity.

Step 3

Place chickens, breast-sides up, on grate over unlit area; cover. Grill 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is done (165°F), turning and brushing occasionally with sauce for the last 20 min. Remove and discard lemon halves and garlic from chickens before serving.