Recipe of the Day: The Neelys' Barbecue Chicken

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What secret ingredient adds a layer of flavor to Pat and Gina Neely's famous barbecue chicken that's probably in your pantry right now? The chicken is marinated overnight in Italian dressing and then slathered in their signature BBQ sauce made with light brown sugar.

If you don't have a grill, place the chicken in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

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