GRILLED BEER-BRINED CHICKEN

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If you never liked the texture of a brined turkey or chicken before, this recipe will change your mind! The flavor and juiciness of this chicken is incredible! It has quickly become my families favorite and I don't want to grill or bake our chicken without brining again. Even though in this post I didn't sauce the chicken with...

Provided by Penny Day

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c water
1/4 c kosher salt
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
4 bottle chilled beer, you can use your favorite. i like using blue moon for this recipe.
4 bone in chicken leg quarters
4 bone in chicken breasts
SEASONING BLEND
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a 6 to 8 quart container or stockpot, mix water, kosher salt and brown sugar until salt and sugar have dissolved. Stir in the beer. Add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 2. Remove the chicken from the brine and rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken on a paper towel lined baking tray and refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour to dry. While the chicken is drying mix together the seasoning blend; set aside.
  • 3. Heat gas grill to medium-low temperature. Sprinkle seasoning on the chicken and place on the grill skin side down. Cover grill and cook 15 minutes.
  • 4. Turn chicken over; cover grill and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cook until juices of the chicken run clear (170 degrees for breasts; 180 degrees for leg quarters).

Younos Vai
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Two thumbs up for this recipe!


Molka Jlassi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was juicy and flavorful.


Richard Mordew (Mordew Sr)
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I've tried many grilled chicken recipes but this one is by far the best. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.


Katelyn Pechloff
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Will definitely make this again. So good!


Ayla krikar
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The flavor of the chicken was amazing! I loved the combination of the beer and the herbs.


Braylon Crosby
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This beer-brined chicken is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always moist and flavorful.


Nasra Butt
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5 stars! I have made this recipe several times now and it always comes out perfectly.


Shakeel Ahame123
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The chicken was incredibly flavorful, and the beer brine made it so tender that it fell off the bone.


Sar Baz
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This grilled beer-brined chicken is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the beer brine added a subtle tang that I really enjoyed.


Daddy Master
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Thumbs up! Beer-brined chicken is easy to make and full of flavor.


Sultan Nahid
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The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Baseet Baseet
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The chicken was a hit with my family! The beer brine gave it a unique flavor that everyone loved.


Meronisa Memon
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This is one of the best chicken recipes I have ever tried. A must-try for any chicken lover!


Crayto Dlamuka
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Easy to make and incredibly satisfying. I will definitely make this again and again.


Bereket Smalew
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Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken is simply fantastic! The chicken was incredibly flavorful and juicy with a crispy golden brown skin.