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An American Story

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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Preserve the Pit

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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American Pride

An American-made company founded over 100 years ago, Kingsford has a lot to be proud of. Our employees have been continuing the family tradition in backyards across the nation.

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The Kingsford Difference

Kingsford has been fueling legendary grills since 1920, and we’re still America’s #1 charcoal for good reason. Our briquets light faster, burn longer, and deliver the high heat you need for exceptional results. Whether you’re searing steaks or savoring smoky flavors, one thing’s for certain — nothing beats the original.

Recipes

Live Open Fire Chicken

Get ready to experience flavor like never before with Kingsford® Signature Flavors paired with ingredients carefully curated from Asian cuisine.

Spatchcocked chicken on a wood cutting board
Cooking for 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1

    whole chicken, butterflied (about 3 to 3½ pounds)

  • Kingsford® Signature Flavors Briquets - Garlic Onion Paprika

  • 6 tbsp.

    butter

  • olive oil

  • kosher salt

  • 1/3 cup

    honey

  • 6 tbsp.

    soy sauce

  • 5 tbsp.

    dark brown sugar

  • 3 tbsp.

    rice vinegar

  • 1 1/2 tbsp.

    sambal oelek

  • 1 tbsp.

    Korean chili paste (gochujang)

  • 1 clove

    garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp.

    ginger

  • 1 tsp.

    sesame oil


1Food Prep

To create the baste, melt your butter in a saucepan. Add the rest of your baste ingredients and combine.
Slice 4 deep diagonal slits into each side of your chicken, cutting through the skin and into the meat. This should create 2 cuts in each breast and 2 cuts through each thigh/leg.
Coat the chicken skin with olive oil and season both sides with salt.

2Grill Prep

3The Cook

    • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

    • Place your chicken skin side down, directly over the coals on the hot side of the grate. Cook your chicken for about 4 minutes, until the skin starts to char.

    • Remove your chicken from the grill and place it skin-side-up in a 9” x 9” baking pan. Drizzle ⅓ of the baste over your chicken.

    • Place the pan over indirect heat, away from the coals and close the grill lid.

    • Cook your chicken, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175°F. This should take about 1 hour 15 minutes.

    • Remove your chicken from the grill, basting it with the pan drippings and drizzling it with honey before serving.

Recipe created by World Champion Pitmaster Chris Lilly on behalf of Kingsford® Charcoal.

  • For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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