GRILLED BEER-BRINED CHICKEN

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If you never liked the texture of a brined turkey or chicken before, this recipe will change your mind! The flavor and juiciness of this chicken is incredible! It has quickly become my families favorite and I don't want to grill or bake our chicken without brining again. Even though in this post I didn't sauce the chicken with...

Provided by Penny Day

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c water
1/4 c kosher salt
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
4 bottle chilled beer, you can use your favorite. i like using blue moon for this recipe.
4 bone in chicken leg quarters
4 bone in chicken breasts
SEASONING BLEND
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a 6 to 8 quart container or stockpot, mix water, kosher salt and brown sugar until salt and sugar have dissolved. Stir in the beer. Add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 2. Remove the chicken from the brine and rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken on a paper towel lined baking tray and refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour to dry. While the chicken is drying mix together the seasoning blend; set aside.
  • 3. Heat gas grill to medium-low temperature. Sprinkle seasoning on the chicken and place on the grill skin side down. Cover grill and cook 15 minutes.
  • 4. Turn chicken over; cover grill and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cook until juices of the chicken run clear (170 degrees for breasts; 180 degrees for leg quarters).

Adela Labudov√°
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5 stars!


Akash Rhoman
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tristan Atkinson
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was amazing!


Aine Siaraah
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful.


Aser Sarhan
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so good!


Ghulam Muhamd
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Sahzahd Kashmiri
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a big success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Sinner
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the beer brine gave it a great flavor.


Keana Bluntson
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious.


suraj mardi
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This recipe was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. The beer brine really made a difference.