Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/4 cup kosher salt (coarse); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 4 (12 ounce) cans beer or (12 ounce) cans non-alcoholic beer, chilled; 2 cut-up whole chickens (3 to 3 1/2 lb each); barbecue seasoning; 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

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1/4 cup kosher salt (coarse)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 (12 ounce) cans beer or (12 ounce) cans non-alcoholic beer, chilled
2 cut-up whole chickens (3 to 3 1/2 lb each)
barbecue seasoning
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
Total Time: 30 minute 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.
2
Stir in beer. Add chicken. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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 (170u00b0F for breasts; 180u00b0F for thighs and drumsticks.
6
Oven Directions: Make chicken as directed through step 3. Heat oven to 425u00b0F Brush oil over chicken; sprinkle rub mixture over chicken. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170u00b0F for breasts; 180u00b0F for thighs and drumsticks).
7
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 4, turn chicken over; cover grill and cook 25 to 35 minutes longer, turning occasionally.

279

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1/4 cup kosher salt (coarse), 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 4 (12 ounce) cans beer or (12 ounce) cans non-alcoholic beer, chilled, and more.

Yes, Grilled Beer-Brined 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.

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Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken

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