Bill's Grilled Chicken with Basting Sauce

This simple basting sauce creates luscious, juicy, tender grilled chicken. Thanks to Bill, a long-time team member, for letting us in on his secret recipe.

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Servings 
16

Ingredients 

3 cups white vinegar
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 pound (1 stick) butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 (3-1/2 pounds each) Gold'n PlumpĀ® Whole Chicken, cut into 8 pieces each

Instructions 

Combine vinegar, water, butter, and salt in a small oven-proof saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until butter is melted.

When ready to cook, prepare grill for indirect cooking as directed by the grill manufacturer. Position grill rack about 6 inches above coals or heat source.

Put pan of sauce on grill to keep hot.

Cook chicken for 50 to 60 minutes, turning frequently and basting after every turn, until thoroughly cooked.

Variations 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

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  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      16
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      236
    • Calories from Fat 
      56%
    • Total Fat 
      15g
    • Saturated Fat 
      5g
    • Trans Fat 
      1g
    • Protein 
      24g
    • Cholesterol 
      84mg
    • Sodium 
      170mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      5%
    • Calcium 
      2%
    • Iron 
      6%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Fat 
      1
    • Lean Meat 
      3.5
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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