Uncle Chuck’s Grilled Chicken
You will love how simple Uncle Chuck’s Grilled Chicken is! Only chicken and 4 basic ingredients…. vinegar, butter, water and salt. Every Memorial Day and 4th of July my brother makes a large batch of this grilled chicken for all our family and friends. We all look forward to it every year. Cooked over charcoal, gas grill or in the oven too.
Grilled chicken is a delicious dish that can be enjoyed year-round, whether you’re host/ing a backyard barbecue or simply craving a flavorful and healthy meal. While there are many marinades and bastes available, this one will take your grilled chicken to the next level!
You can grill drumsticks, thighs, breasts, 1/2’s or 1/4’s of chicken. Here is an article to cut up a whole chicken. 5 Ways to Cut up a Whole Chicken – wikiHow Life.
Serve this up with Gram’s Sweet-Tangy Potato Salad and Macaroni Salad Recipe! Now that’s a picnic!
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What Makes This Grilled Chicken Delicious?
When vinegar is used as a basting liquid while cooking chicken it creates a barrier that seals in the juices and prevents the chicken from drying out. This results in a succulent and flavorful chicken.
Butter is used for moisture and richness. Butter is a loved ingredient that adds a luxurious touch to any dish, and grilled chicken is no exception. When combined with vinegar, butter not only contributes to the overall flavor but also helps to seal in the moisture, preventing the chicken from drying out on the grill. The richness of butter creates a delicious coating on the chicken, adding a depth of flavor.
Salt is an essential component in any basting recipe, as it helps to enhance the flavors and bring out the natural taste of the chicken. Salt also helps in retaining the moisture within the meat, resulting in juicy and tender grilled chicken. It acts as a seasoning agent that balances the flavors and elevates the taste of the dish.
Ingredients For Uncle Chuck’s Grilled Chicken
- Chicken pieces drumsticks, thighs, 1/2’s or quarters.
- apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- butter
- salt
How To Grill The Chicken
- Light your charcoal grill or preheat your gas grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the vinegar and salt to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
- Place the chicken pieces on the grill or in the oven and grill for about an hour flipping every 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, brush it with the vinegar and butter mixture using a basting brush. Make sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
- Continue cooking the chicken, brushing it with the vinegar and butter mixture every few minutes, until the internal temperature of Uncle Chuck’s Grilled Chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- You can brush the chicken with additional sauce or serve it alongside as a dipping sauce.
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Uncle Chuck’s Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 32 pieces chicken legs, thighs, breasts
- 2 cups vinegar apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 8 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/8 cup salt
Instructions
- Light your charcoal grill or preheat your gas grill or oven to medium heat
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the vinegar and salt to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
- Place the chicken pieces on the grill or in the oven and baste all the chicken. Grill for about an hour flipping every 10 minutes and basting it with the vinegar and butter mixture using a basting brush. Make sure to coat both sides of the chicken. Continue cooking the chicken, brushing it with the vinegar and butter mixture every few minutes.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. You can brush the chicken with additional sauce or serve it alongside as a dipping sauce.