Cornell Chicken (Fireman Chicken)
Servings: 4
Calories: 590kcal
Fireman Chicken, also known as Cornell Chicken BBQ, is a classic BBQ chicken marinade that originated in upstate New York, but is making its way through the states!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 chicken quarters or chicken pieces of choice
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Pierce the 4 chicken quarters with a fork several times to allow marinade to really sink in.
- Place the chicken quarters into a large airtight plastic bag or other tight fitting container. Cover with the marinade, reserving a 1/2 cup for basting. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, maximum of 24 hours.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. You can use either gas or charcoal, however make sure you have a long burning charcoal if you go that direction. Place chicken on the grill on indirect heat.
- Use the reserved marinade, basting the chicken throughout the cooking process. Cook over indirect heat for 35 minutes, turning and basting.
- At 35 minutes, transfer to direct heat to get a crispy and good char marks. At this time, stop basting. If you are using different cuts of chicken, please adjust accordingly. Using an internal digital thermometer check for a temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Discard any unused marinade.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition
Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 2041mg | Potassium: 418mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.8mg
