GRILLED BEER-BRINED WHOLE CHICKEN

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The results are so juicy and flavorful, you may never grill an un-brined chicken again!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons chili powder
4 1/2 cups water
1 can or bottle (12 oz) beer
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 lb)

Steps:

  • To make brine, in 3-quart saucepan, mix salt, sugar and chili powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the water. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of salt is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 3 cups water and the beer. Cool, stirring occasionally, until room temperature and all salt is dissolved, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water. Place chicken in large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add brine. Squeeze bag to remove excess air, bringing brine up around chicken to cover; seal bag. Set bag in medium bowl; refrigerate 5 to 6 hours to marinate.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect grilling as directed in owner's manual. Remove chicken from brine; discard brine. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone. Place chicken over unheated area on grill; cover grill. Cook with medium heat 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours or until thermometer reads 180°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1910 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Shah Log
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Grilled beer-brined whole chicken sounds like a fantastic dish. I'm adding it to my list of recipes to try.


Alfred Parnell
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm definitely going to try it.


Blank Grimreaper
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Lisa Limoges
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout.


teeba ali mohsen
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves grilled chicken.


Mehidi Hasan Rubel
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken is always delicious.


Ashik Evan
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I'm not a big fan of beer, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was very flavorful.


Danish Dani
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I love the idea of using beer in the marinade. It adds a lot of flavor to the chicken.


Ayomide Abiona
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.


Niyonshuti Pacifique
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Assraful Islam
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I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Assa Noor
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.


Aissatou Balde
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I used a dunkelweizen beer for the marinade and it gave the chicken a slightly sweet and malty flavor.


Nita Thompson
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I marinated the chicken overnight and it was so worth it! The flavor was incredible.


Saleamlak Fenta
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I've made it twice now and it's a hit with my family and friends.


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