Description
This Cornell Chicken Recipe, also known as Fireman’s Chicken, is a classic grilled chicken dish featuring a tangy and flavorful marinade. Perfect for a summer barbecue or any outdoor gathering.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons table salt
- 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into bone-in chicken thighs, legs, or breast pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk the egg until frothy. Whisk in the oil to emulsify. Add vinegar, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reserve some marinade for basting.
- Marinate Chicken: Marinate the chicken for at least 2 to 24 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Light charcoal briquettes on one side of the grill for direct and indirect grilling.
- Grill Chicken: Sear marinated chicken over direct heat, then move to indirect heat. Grill, turning and basting, until fully cooked.
Notes
- Salt: Original recipe called for more salt, but this recipe uses a reduced amount.
- Storage: Store cooked chicken in airtight containers or wrap tightly; keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
