Best Brined Bbq Chicken Recipes

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BRINED BBQ CHICKEN LEGS



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Get soft, tender chicken with Brined BBQ Chicken Legs! You'll see how garlic, BBQ sauce and the brining process make your BBQ chicken legs delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 small onion, quartered
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
2 WYLER'S Instant Bouillon Beef Flavored Cubes
1 Tbsp. peppercorns
1 tsp. herbes de Provence
1 large clove garlic, quartered
2 cups ice water
2 lb. bone-in chicken leg quarters
1/2 cup HEINZ BBQ Sauce Memphis Sweet & Spicy

Steps:

  • Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in large saucepan on high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add ice water; stir until ice is melted.
  • Place chicken in plastic brining bag. Slowly pour seasoned brining mixture over chicken in bag; tightly close bag. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from bag; discard bag and brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken in single layer on center of large sheet heavy-duty foil; fold to make packet. Grill 40 min. Remove chicken from foil; discard foil.
  • Return chicken to grill; brush with half the barbecue sauce. Grill 10 to 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 42 g

BRINED BBQ CHICKEN



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Brining makes chiken very juicey and outstand taste. I also use this brine for ribs, pork chops some fish , but different brining time for the meats.

Provided by Josephine Quick

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 gal water
3/4 c kosher salt
2/3 c sugar
3/4 c low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground sage
1/4 c olive oil
TO MAKE THE BRINE COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE POT AND HEAT TO A RAPID BOIL. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND LET THE BRINE COME DOWN TO ROOM TEMPERATURE. PLACE CHICKEN THIGHS IN THE BRINE AND REFRIGERATE FOR 4 HOURS. THIS ENOUGH FOR ABOUT 7LBS OF CHICKEN
2 Tbsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp granulated garlic
1 Tbsp brown sugar
4 Tbsp sweet paprika
2 tsp dry yellow mustard
1 Tbsp celery salt
1 Tbsp sea salt
MIX ALL THE RUB INGREDIENTS TOGETHER.

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all the rub ingredients in a bowl, make sure the seasoning are well mixed. remove chicken from the brine, rinse off very well and pat dry with paper towels and place on a large cuting board or cookie sheet. Sprinle on a good amount of rub on both sides of the chicken, making sure too get some underneath the skin too. Let sit in the refrigerator covered with aluminum foil for about 1 hour,
  • 2. Prepare the grill for indirect grilling. Place chicken on skin side down away from the heat and let cook for 30 minutes and place a good BBQ sauce on the skin side of the chicken thighs. Let cook for another 10 minutes and flip again, and coat the other side with the BBQ sauce. Let cook until juices run clear and the chicken is fully cooked.
  • 3. You can also bake this chicken recipe in the oven at 400 degree for 1 hour and 45 min. are until juices run clear.

BRINED CHICKEN WITH BIG BOB'S WHITE BBQ SAUCE



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From a New York times article- i found this recipe intriquing and since it derives from a southern state I am always up for that- for we southerners are know for eating WELL! In the article it was suggested that it is good on vegetables as well as poultry

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup apple juice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) bottle big bob's bbq white sauce (or make copycat below)
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • SAuce: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and blend well.
  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the brine ingredients and mix well. Add the chicken breasts, making sure they are completely covered.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the brine and wipe off the excess salt.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees.
  • Place the chicken breasts on the grate directly over the heat and grill for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • The internal temperature of the chicken breasts should be 160 degrees.
  • Submerge each chicken breast into a bowl of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q White Sauce. Remove from the sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 1928, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 30.2

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