Lexington-style Grilled Chicken

Submitted by MrsSnax

"This was featured in the March 05 issue of "Southern Living". Tried it out last weekend and it was a HUGE hit! Don't let the amount of red pepper alarm you--you can scrape it off the skin before serving."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 7

ingredients

• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 teaspoons salt (I did 2 tsp kosher salt and 2 tsp garlic salt)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 whole cut up chicken (or your favorite parts--I did drumsticks only)

directions

1. Stir together first six ingredients until blended and pour into large ziplock bag or other marinating container.
2. Refrigerate at least 2 and up to 8 hours.
3. Remove chicken; discard marinade.
4. Grill chicken covered with grill lid, over med-high heat 35 to 45 minutes or until done, turning occasionally.

Reviews

[AnnetteMarie]

Very tasty! Marinated for six hours and actually used the broiler to cook it. Good hot or cold! There is a lot of red pepper and some of it should be scraped off before serving, I think. Thanks for sharing this recipe!