Beer-Brined Butterflied Chicken Recipe

Name: Beer-Brined Butterflied Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) chicken; ¾ cup kosher salt, plus; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar, plus; ½ teaspoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper, plus; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 6 bay leaves, crumbled; 2 (12 ounce) canscold lager beer (like Budweiser); 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon celery salt; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; 1 pinch dried oregano, crushed; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb) chicken
¾ cup kosher salt, plus
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar, plus
½ teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper, plus
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 bay leaves, crumbled
2 (12 ounce) canscold lager beer (like Budweiser)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch dried oregano, crushed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Butterfly chicken.
2
In a large bowl, combine the 3/4 cup kosher salt, 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoons pepper, and bay leaves.
3
Add 4 cups very hot water and stir to dissolve the salt and sugar.
4
Add beer and stir well to remove the carbonation.Add about 4 cups ice cubes to cool the brine rapidly.
5
WHen the ice has melted and brine is cool, put the chicken in the brine.
6
Refrigerate, coverered, for 2-4 hours.
7
In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper with the paprika, cerely salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne.
8
Remove chicken from the brine and let it air dry for 10 minutes.
9
When ready to cook, blot chicken dry with paper towels.
10
Brush or rub both sides of the chicken with the oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
11
Tuck wingtips under breast.
12
Grill, covered, over indirect heat until juices run clear and meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thich registers 175-180 degrees, 40-50 minutes.
13
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting into quarters and serving.

348

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) chicken, ¾ cup kosher salt, plus, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar, plus, and more.

Yes, Beer-Brined Butterflied Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer-Brined Butterflied Chicken

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