GRILLED BRINED CHICKEN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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Categories     Chicken     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Basil     Summer     Grill     Brine     Grill/Barbecue     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Chicken:
1/4 cup fine sea salt
2 teaspoons pickling spice
2 tablespoons honey
1 4 1/2-pound whole chicken (preferably organic), backbone removed and discarded, chicken quartered
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, peeled
Chimichurri sauce:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 garlic clove, peeled
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • For chicken:
  • Bring 2 cups water, 1/4 cup salt, and pickling spice to boil in large saucepan, stirring until salt dissolves. Remove from heat; add 6 cups water and honey. Cool brine to room temperature. Add chicken to brine; let soak 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Remove chicken from brine and rinse with cold water; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, shallot, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in processor. Blend until herb mixture is finely chopped. Rub herb mixture all over chicken; cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • For chimichurri sauce:
  • Place all ingredients in processor; puree until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Rub excess marinade off chicken, leaving some marinade still clinging. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken covered until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Spoon some chimichurri over. Pass remaining chimichurri.

Kohinur Begom
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Delicious!


Kevin Williams
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Will definitely make this again!


Maite Makgothokga
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Loved the flavors in this dish! The chicken was moist and the chimichurri sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Gorkhali gamer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great!


Md Shorab Hossan
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Not a fan of the chimichurri sauce, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


James Storck
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The chicken was a little dry, but the chimichurri sauce was amazing!


Osondu James
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This grilled brined chicken was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


John Martin
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I made this grilled brined chicken last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hams Mohamed
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Yum! This grilled brined chicken was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was a perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


SoberGuy43
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was incredibly moist and tender, and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Divina Molina
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I've made this grilled brined chicken several times now, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce is so easy to make and adds a ton of flavor.


Ashmeed Mohammed
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This grilled brined chicken with chimichurri sauce was a hit at my last dinner party! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.