GRILLED BEER-BRINED CHICKEN

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Brining chicken offers the ultimate in moistness and flavor of grilled chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1/4 cup kosher (coarse) salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 cans or bottles (12 oz each) beer or nonalcoholic beer, chilled
2 cut-up whole chickens (3 to 3 1/2 lb each)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In 6- to 8-quart noncorrosive (stainless steel, enamel-coated or plastic) container or stockpot, mix water, kosher salt and brown sugar, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in beer. Add chicken. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with foil. Remove chicken from brine; rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. Place chicken in pan. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour to dry chicken skin. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all rub ingredients except oil; set aside.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. Brush oil over chicken; sprinkle rub mixture over chicken. For two-burner gas grill, heat one burner to medium; place chicken on unheated side. For one-burner gas grill, place chicken on grill over low heat. For charcoal grill, move medium coals to edge of firebox; place chicken over drip pan. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over; cover grill and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Kelly Davis
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This is my go-to recipe for grilled chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


Beuty of Nature
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I love the crispy skin too.


Storm Treadway
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This grilled beer-brined chicken is a must-try! The chicken is juicy, tender, and flavorful. The beer brine adds a subtle sweetness and tanginess that really takes the chicken to the next level.


Shefali Rani
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I was a little skeptical about the beer brine, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Loyal Ame
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Andrea Foust
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I'm not a big fan of beer, but this chicken was amazing. The brine didn't make the chicken taste like beer at all, it just gave it a really nice flavor.


Faraz korai
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone raved about it. The chicken was delicious and everyone wanted the recipe.


Godwin Sirawa
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This is the best grilled chicken recipe I've ever tried. The beer brine really makes a difference. The chicken is so moist and flavorful.


Blessing Azeez Surakat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was cooked through but still moist, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.


ALEXANDER VURUDI
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This beer-brined chicken was a hit at our last cookout! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the beer brine gave it a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. We'll definitely be making this again.