Lexington-Style Grilled Chicken

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Lexington-Style Grilled Chicken
55 min.
10
962kcal

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Hey there, fellow food lovers! Are you ready to fire up the grill and dive into a flavor explosion? I've got just the recipe for you: Lexington-Style Grilled Chicken! This isn't just any grilled chicken; it's a taste of Southern tradition, reimagined for the modern kitchen. What's even better? It caters to almost everyone! Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, this recipe has got you covered. (Just kidding about the chicken being vegetarian or vegan, but the sides you serve with it can be!).


Imagine sinking your teeth into juicy, tender chicken, infused with a tangy, slightly spicy kick that'll have your taste buds singing. The secret? A vibrant cider vinegar-based marinade, packed with brown sugar, crushed red pepper, and a medley of other spices. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a little bit of heat. This recipe is incredibly versatile, perfect for a laid-back lunch, a satisfying dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing main course at your next barbecue. And with a prep time of just 55 minutes, you can have this culinary masterpiece on your table in no time!


So, gather your friends and family, fire up that grill, and get ready to experience the magic of Lexington-Style Grilled Chicken. Trust me, this is one recipe you'll be making again and again!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup firmly brown sugar dark packed
  • pound cut-up chickens whole
  • cups cider vinegar 
  • teaspoons pepper 
  • tablespoons pepper dried red crushed
  • teaspoons salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Stir together first 6 ingredients until blended.
  2. Place half each of vinegar mixture and chicken in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal. Repeat procedure with remaining vinegar mixture and chicken, placing in a separate zip-top plastic freezer bag. Chill chicken at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
  4. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 40
  5. to 40 minutes or until done, turning occasionally.
  6. *8 skinned and boned chicken breast halves and 8 skinned and boned chicken thighs may be substituted for whole chickens. Chill in marinade at least 1 to 2 hours, turning occasionally. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 40
  7. to 5 minutes on each side or until done.

Nutrition Facts

Calories962kcal
Protein15.12%
Fat20.12%
Carbs64.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.9
Glycemic Load
71.33
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.051739122719%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:962.32kcal
48.12%
Fat:21.68g
33.36%
Saturated Fat:3.16g
19.77%
Carbohydrates:156.97g
52.32%
Net Carbohydrates:131.09g
47.67%
Sugar:5.7g
6.33%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:973.56mg
42.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.66g
73.32%
Fiber:25.88g
103.54%
Iron:9.99mg
55.48%
Vitamin A:713.79IU
14.28%
Calcium:131.58mg
13.16%
Vitamin K:13.21µg
12.58%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.84%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.1%
Potassium:94.52mg
2.7%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.68%
Copper:0.04mg
1.82%
Magnesium:7.17mg
1.79%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.45%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.37%
Phosphorus:11.88mg
1.19%
Source:My Recipes