Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken With Maple Glaze Recipe

Name: Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken With Maple Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs whole chickens; 1 tea bag (gallon size); 4 cups boiling water; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 8 cups ice; 2 limes, halved and juiced; 1/4 cup of fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne; Maple Glaze; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup white vinegar

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs whole chickens
1 tea bag (gallon size)
4 cups boiling water
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
8 cups ice
2 limes, halved and juiced
1/4 cup of fresh mint
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
Maple Glaze
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup white vinegar

1
PREPARE chicken.
2
STEEP tea bag in water in a large bowl for 5 minutes, covered. Remove tea bag and discard.
3
WHISK in sugar and salt until dissolved. Add ice, lime juice, lime halves, and mint; stir. Place the chicken in brine and refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.
4
BLEND all the dry spices for the rub together. Remove chicken from brine and massage both sides with the rub before grilling.
5
Place the chicken skin side down on the grill and set 2, which have been wrapped in heavy duty foil, on top of chicken. Cover and cook (over medium heat) until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over, replace the brick and grill 20 to 25 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
6
Glazing: Remove the bricks and glaze every 2 - 3 minutes until 16o degrees. Then take the bird off the grill and let it rest.

2563

kcal

Calories

243

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs whole chickens, 1 tea bag (gallon size), 4 cups boiling water, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken With Maple Glaze 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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Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken With Maple Glaze

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Variations & substitutions

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