Cornell Chicken
Cornell Chicken features a tangy cider vinegar marinade enriched with egg and oil that keeps the meat succulent while grilling. Frequent basting layers savory poultry seasoning and pepper onto crackling golden skin with a bright, zippy finish. Perfect for summer cookouts or backyard dinners when you want juicy chicken with big flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cornell Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Blend cider vinegar, oil, egg, salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
- 2
Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken halves, coat them with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Remove the chicken halves from the bag and place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat the chicken dry with additional paper towels. Reserve the marinade.
- 5
Set the chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill over direct heat. Grill for 2 minutes, then turn each piece, brush with the marinade, and move to indirect heat. Keep cooking, turning often and brushing with the marinade, until well browned and the 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 register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 669.34 kcal High 33%
- Protein 64.93 g Good Source 130%
- Carbohydrate 2.89 g 1%
- Total Fat 44.5 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 5.62 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 250.94 mg High 84%
- Sodium 694.16 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 0.86 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 138.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 19.68 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cornell Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Eggs, and Poultry Seasoning. Each serving provides about 669.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cornell Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Eggs, Poultry Seasoning, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cornell Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 669.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cornell Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cornell Chicken healthy?
- Cornell Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 669.34 calories and 64.93 g of protein, or 130% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 694.16 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.62 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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