BUTTERMILK BRINED CHICKEN THIGHS
Steps:
- Add the chicken, buttermilk, 2 sprigs of rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large resealable plastic bag. Let marinate, refrigerated, for 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the potatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large bowl. Toss together until everything is coated. Pour onto a rimmed baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Reserve the bowl. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Add the broccoli to the same bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little lemon zest. The Add broccoli to the baking sheet with the potatoes and toss to combine. Return to the oven and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade one by one, shaking the remaining buttermilk off lightly, and add to the skillet. Cook until the thighs are slightly charred, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until fully cooked, another 6 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken with a side of potatoes and broccoli. Garnish with fresh rosemary and lemon juice.
APPLE WOOD SMOKED CHICKEN THIGHS
These succulent Smoked Chicken Thighs bring out the best in backyard smoking. They are brined, seared, and smoked with apple wood until absolute perfection. Your family will be convinced you are the pitmaster!
Provided by Bernice Hill
Categories Grilling
Time 8h16m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare the brine in the morning by combining the salt and sugar with the water in a medium saucepan. Heat until both are entirely dissolved.
- Add the herbs and allow to cool until it is room temperature.
- Place thighs in a bowl and pour brine over. Cover with plastic wrap and brine for two to four hours.
- Remove chicken from brine and place on a rack over a pan in the fridge for a few hours to air dry (optional). Discard brine.
- Pre-heat grill to high. Sear on presentation side for 1-2 minutes depending on how high the temperature is. Flip and sear another minute. (see notes)
- Lower heat to 225 F and add apple wood chips. (see notes)
- Smoke for two hours or until internal temperature of each thigh reaches 165 F (74 C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 33 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2, Sodium 22706 grams sodium, Sugar 39 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
BRINED SMOKED CHICKEN
Soak your birds in this brine for yummy smoked chicken. Well wrapped and refrigerated leftovers will keep for 3 to 5 days.
Provided by LargePete
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour water into a large, non-aluminum container; add salt and sugar and stir to dissolve. Add soy sauce, tarragon, thyme, and pepper. Place chickens in the brine and weigh them down with a heavy plate so they stay submerged. Brine at room temperature for 2 hours, or in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove chickens from brine, wash, and pat dry. Reserve brine. Tie the legs together of each chicken using kitchen twine.
- Prepare a water smoker for cooking by preheating to 200 to 250 degrees F (93 to 120 degrees C). Fill the water pan with hot water and half of the reserved brine. Place chickens, breast side up, on the grill racks. Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions. Cover.
- Smoke chickens until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 4 hours, brushing chickens with olive oil every 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 19349.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
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