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
- 2 – 3 pounds chicken, legs and wings
Brine
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2 cups water to boil
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup salt
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10 juniper berries
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10 peppercorns
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2 – 3 thyme sprigs
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whole garlic head, cut in half horizontally
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2 – 3 cups of ice
Spice Rub
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2- 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon dry mustard
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Brine
- Combine all ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
- Boil until all salt and sugar have dissolved.
- Add ice to bring to room temperature.
- In an airtight bag or container combine brine and chicken.
- Brine for 2 – 12 hours.
Spice Rub
- Combine all ingredients in an airtight container and shake to combine.
Chicken
- Dump chicken and brine into strainer.
- Pat each piece of chicken dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with desired amount of spice rub. (Store any remaining rub for later use.)
- Coat chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Place the chicken on the grill over medium heat.
- Cook on each side about 8 – 10 minutes with grill closed.
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Remove when a meat thermometer inserted reads 165°.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!