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For the brine: Whisk 8 cups cold water, the vinegar, salt, sugar, cloves, peppercorns, rosemary, sage and thyme until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
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Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
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Do not brine any longer than 2 hours or the chicken will start to break down.
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For the spice mixture: Stir the sage, marjoram, pepper, rosemary, thyme, celery seeds and ground cloves in a small bowl.
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For the sauce: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, honey, rosemary, thyme and sage in a bowl until smooth.
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Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
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Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
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Brush the chicken with canola oil.
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Sprinkle the skin side of the chicken with half the spice mixture and some salt and pepper.
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Prepare a charcoal grill for direct and indirect cooking.
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On the direct side, have the coals at medium-high heat.
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Arrange the chicken skin side down on the grill, over direct heat.
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Rub the bottom of the chicken with the remaining half the spice mixture.
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Grill the chicken until well browned, about 10 minutes.
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Flip the chicken skin side up and baste 1/3 cup of the sauce.
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Move the chicken to indirect heat, cover, and cook until the thigh meat registers 165 degrees F, about 40 minutes longer.
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Baste with 1/3 cup of the sauce every few minutes.
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Transfer the chicken to a platter.
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Brush with the remaining 1/3 cup of the sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
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Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
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Arrange on a platter with the Grilled Steak Fries.
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Heat the grill to medium heat.
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Cut each potato into eighths.
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Brush the potatoes with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Grill the potatoes until lightly golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes each side.
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Transfer to a platter and immediately drizzle with olive oil.
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Sprinkle with more salt and chives.