Dr. Baker's Original Cornell Chicken Recipe
Cornell University professor Dr. Robert Baker invented this barbecue chicken recipe to increase poultry consumption; the recipe became a favorite.
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- Cooking:
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2whole chickens (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each, cut in half)
- For the Basting Sauce:
- 2cups cider vinegar
- 1cup vegetable oil
- 1egg
- 3tablespoons salt
- ½teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1tablespoon poultry seasoning
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Combine the basting sauce ingredients in a blender and mix until emulsified.Step 3
Place the chicken halves in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in 1/2 cup of the sauce.Step 4
Seal the bag and shake gently to coat the chicken evenly.Step 5
Refrigerate for 2 hours.Step 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and wipe off excess sauce from the surface. Discard the marinade.Step 7
Grill over charcoal, turning often and liberally basting with the remaining sauce every 10 minutes, for about 1 hour, or until cooked through.