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Whole Grilled Chicken

Charlie
This grilled chicken recipes is perfect when you want a tasty yet simple meal, making it perfect for backyard BBQs, cookouts, weeknight dinners or a dinner party with friends
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, main, Main Course
Cuisine American, Barbecue, bbq, grill
Servings 6 serves
Calories 597 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 7 lb whole chicken
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 3 tbsp BBQ rub

Instructions
 

  • Remove the chicken from the packaging. Remove and discard the neck and any organs inside the cavity. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Smear softened butter all over the chicken, including under the breast skin. Sprinkle BBQ rub inside and out.
  • Preheat grill to 375-400°F with an indirect heat zone.
  • Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, breast side up. Close the lid and grill for 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove from the grill and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Keyword chicken, grilled chicken, whole chicken