Marinated Barbecued Chicken

Submitted by iluvmythomas

"I got this recipe from the Aug/Sept 2004 issue of Light and Tasty. This is a fast, easy and tasty grilled chicken recipe. Just throw it all together the night before and then grill the following evening. Couldn't be easier!! Prep time does not include marinating time."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 8 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

directions

1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
2. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken.
3. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
4. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
5. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill.
6. Drain and discard marinade from chicken.
7. Add barbecue sauce to remaining marinade.
8. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect heat for 35-50 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 170 degrees Fahrenheit, turning and basting occasionally with marinade.
9. Before serving, brush with remaining marinade.

Reviews

[Southern Transplant]

Very tasty. I used boneless breasts, but will try with a whole chicken next time.

 

[karlaknighton]

really good recipe

 

[bad kitty 1116]

This is my favorite grilled chicken! I don't change a thing and that is very rare for me! Comes out perfect everytime. I use Sweet Baby Ray's for the barbecue sauce.

 

[1TexasLizard]

Howdy! I have to agree wholeheartedly with Nancy (aka Lvs2Cook) that this chicken is fabulous...and I have tried zillions of ways to prepare chix. Also, and this is VERY UNUSUAL for me, I DID NOT CHANGE A THING!!! (I did halve the recipe for only 3 breasts, but that doesn't count.) This is now my all-time favorite way for chix breasts, followed closely by Tandori-style with yogurt based marinade. I'm still experimenting with those, plus I have yet to spring those on DH so vote is still out. For now - these RULE!!! Thank you so much. :)

 

[Nancy G.]

This chicken is great! I made as posted except that I left the barbecue sauce out of the marinade because I forgot it (sorry about that!) I also havled the recipe since I was only grilling 3 breast halves. I will definately be making this again ~ thanks for posting!