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I need a marinade that's good and easy to make a large batch of for grilling outside. We're grilling for 15 people. Also, I'd appreciate any tips to ensure that the chicken is cooked through, but not dried out?

 
beer is also good...

put sauce on at very end of grilling and/or serve at the table.

 
Here are two favorites from my house

Both of these are delicious on chicken. The second one flares some because of the oil but it is easily regulated.

Some tips from my grilling DH: When cooking chicken on a charcoal grill, push the coals out to form a ring so you have indirect heat and cook the chicken in the center. If you have a gas grill, light the outer burners or light them all and turn down to medium. The chicken is done when it is sort of firm as you push down- and of course the breast meat cooks a little faster than the dark meat.

SWEET SALSA MARINADE (I think this originally came from the Pace Cookbook)
makes 3 cups

2 c chunky medium Pace Picante Sauce or homemade salsa
1 c orange marmalade
3 Tbs prepared horseradish
3 Tbs dijon mustard

Mix together and pour over turkey, chicken or firm fish. Grill.

MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN OR TURKEY

2 tsp dry ginger
2 tsp hot dry mustard
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 T soy sauce
1/4 C honey
1/2 C vegetable oil
1/2 C lemon juice
5 cloves garlic, crushed or 2 T garlic powder
Mix together and marinate meat for 30 minutes or longer.

 
Cathy! Thanks for a great tip - charcoal in a circle. This is just the tip

I needed because I've been cooking on my grill or crockpot (due Houston heat and not wanting to use my oven!). I'm grilling chicken asparagus kabobs from Taste of Home (this month's grand prize recipe), tomorrow for company (lunch) and this tip is timely. I usually have trouble with my chicken flaring up. Thanks again!!

 
Here's an oldie but goodie: REC: Citrus Marinade

Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 12:15:13 GMT
From: Moyn, FL

REC: Citrus Marinade This was just wonderful! Made it yesterday>>>>>
and used it on 4 lbs of skinless chicken
thighs and drumsticks. (Tweaks are in
parentheses, after ingredients)

2 large garlic cloves (4 - minced)
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp packed dark brown sugar
2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (lime juice)
1/4 cup fresh orange or lime juice (orange)
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest (lime zest)
Salt & Pepper (Cayenne)

Thinly slice garlic & in saucepan cook in
oil over low heat until just turns golden.
(I did NOT cook at all). Remove pan from
heat and discard garlic, with a slotted
spoon. (I just mixed minced garlic with the
oil and proceeded)
Into oil stir remaining ingredients and salt
& pepper (cayenne)to taste and cool marinade.

Makes enough for 2 lbs chicken or shrimp.
(I had 4 lbs. of chicken)

Source: Gourmet
August 1997
Sugar & Spice; Carla Hansen Pointer

(I marinated the chicken all day, and then
grilled it...... it was absolutely
succulent! Served it with some steamed
broccoli, and a simple sauce of mayonnaise
mixed with a bit of chili oil)

Enjoy!

 
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