Sweet Grown Alabama Recipes

Ingredients:

• 1 whole 4-5 lb Sweet Grown Alabama chicken
• 1 cup of olive oil and/or butter
• 3-4 tbsp of red wine vinegar
• 2-3 tsp of lemon juice
• 6-7 sprigs of fresh oregano
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley
• A handful of fresh basil
• 6-7 cloves of garlic
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: Other herbs like tarragon, sage & rosemary 
 
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place all ingredients into a blender to make the chimichurri sauce or dice up with a knife.
3. To cook 25 minutes faster: Spatch cock (butterfly) the chicken by removing the back bone (optional).
4. Loosen the skin around the breast and thighs.
5. Stuff the sauce under the skin and on the top of the chicken.
6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
7. Lower the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 50-60 minutes basting every 15-20 minutes. 
8. Cook until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Remove and allow to rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

Another method:

1. Preheat smoker to 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Use pecan, hickory or apple wood chips.
3. Slow smoke the chicken for 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Remove and allow to rest 10-15 minutes before serving.