Honey-Barbecue Brined Chicken Recipe

Name: Honey-Barbecue Brined Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1 gal. (16 cups) water; 1 Tbsp. black pepper; 1 whole (4 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 2 tsp. orange zest Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

Servings: persons

1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 gal. (16 cups) water
1 Tbsp. black pepper
1 whole (4 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
1/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tsp. orange zest Safeway 1 lb For $0.79 thru 02/09
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

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Bring dressing just to boil in small saucepan.
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Add sugar and salt; cook 5 min.
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or until dissolved.
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Pour water into 2-gal.
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stockpot or large bowl.
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Stir in dressing mixture and pepper.
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Add chicken.
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Refrigerate 4 hours.
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Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit.
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Close lid; heat grill to 350 degrees F. Remove chicken from brine; discard brine.
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Rinse chicken thoroughly.
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Place chicken, top side down, on cutting board.
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Use kitchen shears to cut along one side of the backbone, then cut along the other side to remove bone.
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Open chicken; place, top side down, on board.
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Pound to even thickness.
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Mix remaining ingredients until blended.
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Place chicken on grate over unlit area; cover.
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Grill 40 to 50 min.
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or until done (165 degrees F), monitoring for consistent temperature and turning chicken after 20 min.
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and brushing with the barbecue sauce mixture for the last 15 min.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1 gal. (16 cups) water, and more.

Yes, Honey-Barbecue 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.

Honey-Barbecue Brined Chicken

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