food and fun showcased at Afrofest St. Charles Sun People danced on the grass and ate food either brought in or from vendors selling barbecued ribs, chickens, hamburgers and hot dogs from charcoal grills. ...

Serves: 12 / Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 2 hours, 30 minutes 2 whole chickens, about 4 pounds each 6 to 8 tablespoons favorite dry barbecue rub or seasoning (see note), divided 2 cans (12 ounces each) beer

Tips to cooking chicken: Chicken 101 Examiner.com Tip #2: If grilling chicken, avoid oils and fats. Fats cause the grill flames (when using gas) to jump up, causing those delicious chickens to blacken and ...

The summer barbecue season wouldn't be complete without the smoky goodness of grilled chicken. And the best -- and cheapest -- way to do that is using whole chickens. Whole birds often sell for under $1 per pound, considerably cheaper than prepared cuts, such as boneless, skinless breasts or thighs.