Meat and Poultry

Mouthwatering Cornell Chicken Recipe – A Flavor Explosion!

This famous Cornell chicken recipe made with an apple cider marinade was created by Dr. Robert C. Baker at New York’s Cornell University. According to history, Dr. Baker was simply trying to invent an easy and delicious way to grill smaller, younger chickens to help the local chicken farms sell more birds. The doc’s tasty recipe ended up being such a success that sales in the area soared, and the recipe became a statewide favorite.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2cupscider vinegar

  • 1cupvegetable oil

  • 1largeegg

  • 3tablespoonssalt

  • 1tablespoonpoultry seasoning

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1(3 to 3 1/2 pound)broiler-fryer chicken, cut in half

Cooking Directions

  1. Purée cider vinegar, oil, egg, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a blender until smooth.

  2. Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken halves, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Remove chicken halves from the bag and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat chicken dry with more paper towels. Reserve marinade.

  5. Place chicken, skin-side down, onto the preheated grill over direct heat. Grill for 2 minutes, then turn each piece, brush with marinade, and move to indirect heat. Continue to cook, turning often and brushing with marinade, until nicely browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

    Chef John

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories633
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
54g 		69%
Saturated Fat
10g 		48%
Cholesterol
127mg 		42%
Sodium
3588mg 		156%
Total Carbohydrate
1g 		0%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
33g
Vitamin C
0mg 		1%
Calcium
35mg 		3%
Iron
2mg 		12%
Potassium
287mg 		6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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