Betty Crocker

Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken

Prep Time

55

Minutes

Total Time

10:00

Hrs:Mins

Makes

8

servings

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

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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).
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How-To
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).

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*:
  • Vitamin A 15%;
  • Vitamin C 0%;
  • Calcium 2%;
  • Iron 10%;
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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Reviewed by: elmirabeaver Date Posted: 5/25/2010 10:01:32 AM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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Great recipe!! I have used everything from a lager beer to a stout and has turned out wonderful. I have grilled and cooked this in the oven. Both were hits. I also took the same brine recipe and rub and used it on a pork butt roast. Great sandwiches! Thanks for this outstanding a simple recipe.
Reviewed by: Grill Sergeant Date Posted: 10/1/2009 4:14:17 PM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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This is great grilled chicken. No sauce needed here! Just don't grill at too high of a temperature. My gas grill read 350 degrees most of the time and it was just right. The overnight brine did not hurt either.
Reviewed by: Jamescub Date Posted: 9/14/2009 1:21:21 AM Rating: full spoonempty spoonempty spoonempty spoonempty spoon
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This is one of the worst things I have ever eaten. The chicken is so salty! It also tastes like beer so bad no one would eat it. I followed the recipe exactly! So what gives? Why was this so horrible
Reviewed by: dc Date Posted: 9/12/2009 8:51:37 PM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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The tastiest grilled chicken I've tasted. Went over well with the kids too! Used a black ale. I cooked it in the oven then finished it off on the grill while camping. I'd make it again!!
Reviewed by: LindaT Date Posted: 9/8/2009 12:54:33 PM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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This was really tasty. I halved the recipe and let this brine for 24 hours. It was a little salty, but not bad. I did use kosher salt. Very easy and I cooked this on my stove top grill pan
Reviewed by: jamgirl15 Date Posted: 9/7/2009 3:40:05 PM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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We love this recipe... the chicken comes out so moist and tender. I divided the recipe in half and just brined some leg quarters. Also it's a great way to use up leftover beer from summer parties.
Reviewed by: Janet T Date Posted: 9/7/2009 11:16:28 AM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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I tried this recipe out on company and it was a hugh hit. They all said it was the best chicken they have ever had. I cooked some of it in the oven and some on the grill. Both were delicious. Several copies of the recipe went home with the guest.
Reviewed by: Sue from PA Date Posted: 9/6/2009 10:53:58 PM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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Just made this recipe for our Labor Day Party and what a hit. I used a german dark beer for the brine. Everyone was asking for the recipe.
Reviewed by: Stitcher1964 Date Posted: 9/1/2009 4:00:21 PM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonempty spoon
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When brining, it is also important that you not use regular table salt instead of the kosher coarse salt called for. Kosher salt has a softer flavor than regular table salt. DeboraHarv614, did you use regular table salt? If so, that probably explains why your final product was overly salty.
Reviewed by: Deborah from Tennessee Date Posted: 9/1/2009 7:29:43 AM Rating: full spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoonfull spoon
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Made this chicken as directed and it was really good. Always looking for a new way to make chicken. To the previous reviewer, DeboraHarv614. If your beer is high in sodium, you need a new beer. Most brands of beer have a negligible amount of sodium, generally directly from whatever water is used to brew it because some sodium naturally occurs in water. Some brewers add salt to achieve the flavor they want, but that is normally a tiny amount. Brining requires salt to work properly. The salt draws out the meats natural juices and that is replaced by the flavorful brine. Brining without salt is just marinating. Try this again, only brine for a shorter period of time and be sure to rinse the chicken when before cooking.
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