Cornell Chicken

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2008, Cook's Country TV

Invented in the 1940s by a Cornell University professor, this tangy, crisp-skinned grilled chicken has been a state favorite ever since. We wanted to adapt it for the backyard grill.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 1 hour brining

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Invented in the 1940s by Robert Baker, a Cornell University professor, this tangy, crisp-skinned grilled chicken recipe has been a star attraction at the New York State Fair ever since. Grilling two split chickens over gentle direct heat wo...

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