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Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken

Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken

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

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( 112 Ratings)

112 Ratings

5 Stars 60%

4 Stars 18%

3 Stars 12%

2 Stars 5%

1 Stars 4%

Member Reviews ( 39 )
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  • PREP TIME 55 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 10 Hr
  • SERVINGS 8

 

Brine and Chicken
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)
Barbecue Rub
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
  • 1 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.
  • 2 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.
  • 3 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.
  • 4 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).

Expert Tips

If all the chicken doesn't fit on the grill at once, grill the chicken in 2 batches (keep first batch warm in oven while second batch is grilling).

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 380
    • (Calories from Fat 210),
  • Total Fat 24g
    • (Saturated Fat 6g,
    • Trans Fat 1/2g),
  • Cholesterol 130mg;
  • Sodium 900mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 0g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 40g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 5 1/2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 0;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 9/6/2012 8:49:24 PM REPORT ABUSE abandjujusmom said:
    Rating:
    This recipe was great except for the salt. The Tablespoon in the rub was a bit excessive. The beer flavor left over from the brine was great.
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    Posted 7/13/2012 9:17:35 AM REPORT ABUSE mommaknox85 said:
    Rating:
    I love this CHICKEN. It is so moist and flavorful. My husband do not like chicken but I made this and he loved it. It was easy to prep and cook. Overall very satisfied with the results.
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    Posted 7/8/2012 8:33:02 PM REPORT ABUSE SuburbanPrairie said:
    Rating:
    One of the absolute best pieces of chicken I've eaten in my entire life! It's succulent, flavorful, and so easy to prepare. Great for the family, but I'd definitely serve this to guests and just sit back while the compliments roll in!
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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