BEER-BRINED BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Butterfly the chicken. In a large bowl combine the 3/4 cup kosher salt, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon pepper and bay leaves. Add 4 cups very hot water and stir to dissolve the salt, sugar. Add the beer and stir well to remove the carbonation> Add about 4 cups ice cubes to cool the brine rapidly. When the ice has melted and the brine is cool, put the chicken in the brine, adding more cold water if needed to cover. Refrigerate covered for 2 to 4 hours. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with the paprika, cumin, celery, salt, chili powder, oregano and cayenne. Remove the chicken from the brine and let it air dry for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, build a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill with all burners on high For a charcoal grill, when the charcoal is covered with a white gray ash, divide it into two piles and set a drip pan between the coals. For a gas grill, turn the burners that will be directly underneath the chicken off and the other burners to medium. ( if your gas grill has only two burners, turn one off and set the other one at medium. You may need to rotate the chicken periodically so that both sides brown. When ready to cook, if the chicken is still very wet, blot it dry with paper towels. Brush or rub both sides of the chicken with the oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Tuck the wingtips under the breast. Set the chicken skin side up, in the center of the grill ( or not directly over the heat). Cover and cook until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh registers 175 to 180 degrees, 40 to 50 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting it into quarters and serving.
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Roy Roy Roy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the beer brine added a really nice touch. I used a stout and it gave the chicken a rich, malty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Afg Boy
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the skin was rubbery. I don't know what went wrong.
hamod alAnazy
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overcooked it a bit. I'll try it again and cook it for a shorter amount of time.
Anwar Butt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I used a pale ale and it gave the chicken a really nice hoppy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Yasir Ali Ispawoo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use different types of beer to create different flavor profiles.
Ab Rahman
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the beer brine added a really nice depth of flavor. I used a brown ale and it gave the chicken a rich, nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiana Askins
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The chicken was dry and tasteless. I will not be making this again.
MACHO zw
[email protected]The chicken was a little bland. I think I should have used a more flavorful beer. I'll try it again with a different beer.
Rl Gamer
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I used a pilsner and it gave the chicken a really light and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Raihan Ali Jolil
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the beer brine added a subtle but noticeable flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Waqar Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the beer brine added a really nice touch. I used a stout and it gave the chicken a rich, malty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
A khan Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the skin was rubbery. I don't know what went wrong.
Leonel Flores
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overcooked it a bit. I'll try it again and cook it for a shorter amount of time.
Sayed Arfin Neon
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I used a pale ale and it gave the chicken a really nice hoppy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Yancey Hinman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use different types of beer to create different flavor profiles.
Isabella Holzhueter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! It was juicy and flavorful, and the beer brine added a really nice depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Deepa Chhantyal
[email protected]This was the best beer brined chicken I've ever had! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.