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grilled BBQ chicken recipe

Grilled BBQ Chicken

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  • Author: Stefanie Mullen

Description

Grilled BBQ chicken done right is the best summer meal! This recipe is done right. A simple brine, spice rub and homemade BBQ sauce will make this your most favorite bbq chicken!


Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 23 pounds chicken, legs and wings

Brine

  • 2 cups water to boil

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup salt

  • 10 juniper berries

  • 10 peppercorns

  • 2 – 3 thyme sprigs

  • whole garlic head, cut in half horizontally

  • 2 – 3 cups of ice

Spice Rub

  • 2- 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

BBQ Sauce Recipe


Instructions

Brine

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Boil until all salt and sugar have dissolved. 
  3. Add ice to bring to room temperature. 
  4. In an airtight bag or container combine brine and chicken.
  5. Brine for 2 – 12 hours. 

Spice Rub

  1. Combine all ingredients in an airtight container and shake to combine. 

Chicken

  1. Dump chicken and brine into strainer. 
  2. Pat each piece of chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with desired amount of spice rub. (Store any remaining rub for later use.)
  4. Coat chicken with BBQ sauce. 
  5. Place the chicken on the grill over medium heat. 
  6. Cook on each side about 8 – 10 minutes with grill closed. 
  7. Remove when a meat thermometer inserted reads 165°. 
  8. Let stand 5 minutes. 
  9. Enjoy!