Jack's Old South is a restaraunt (actually two locaations) in south GA. This chicken dish is an indoor version of their BBQ chicken. The marinade recipe really soaks in and makes the chicken tender and juicy.
JACK'S OLD SOUTH OVEN BBQ CHICKEN
4 (3 to 4-pound) chickens, halved Jack's Old South Meat Marinade, recipe follows 1 cup apple juice Jack's Old South BBQ Rub, recipe follows Jack's Old South Competition Vinegar Sauce, see recipe
Combine the chicken and marinade in a large non-reactive pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 6.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat generously with some of the rub. Arrange the chicken, skin side-up, in a baking pan and pour the apple juice in the bottom. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Uncover the chicken and continue roasting, basting with the sauce occasionally, until the skin is golden.
Jack's Old South Meat Marinade:
2 quarts apple juice 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup orange juice 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup salt
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool.
Yield: 12 1/2 cups
Jack's Old South BBQ Rub: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sweet paprika 1/4 cup kosher salt 3 tablespoons black pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil
