Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken
600 min.
8
1476kcal

Suggestions

Get ready for a mouthwatering grilled chicken experience with this Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken recipe! This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy family dinner, and it's sure to impress your guests with its juicy, flavorful meat. The secret lies in the beer brine, which infuses the chicken with a unique depth of flavor and keeps it incredibly moist during grilling. The brine is a simple mixture of beer, brown sugar, kosher salt, and water, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory notes. After brining for 8-24 hours, the chicken is rinsed and patted dry, ensuring a crispy skin when grilled. The rub, a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt, adds a delightful kick of flavor. The cooking process is straightforward, using a gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. The chicken is brushed with oil, seasoned with the rub, and grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and juicy masterpiece. With a calorie count of 1476 kcal per serving, this recipe is a satisfying main course for lunch or dinner. Whether you're a grilling novice or a seasoned pro, this Grilled Beer-Brined Chicken is a must-try for any cookout or family gathering. Enjoy the delicious flavors and the satisfaction of creating a truly memorable meal!

Ingredients

  • 48 oz beer chilled canned
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • lb irish oats whole
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 cup kosher salt (coarse)
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  • tablespoon paprika 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • grill
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. In 6- to 8-quart noncorrosive (stainless steel, enamel-coated or plastic) container or stockpot, mix water, kosher salt and brown sugar, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in beer.
  2. Add chicken. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  3. Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with foil.
  4. Remove chicken from brine; rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine.
  5. Place chicken in pan. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour to dry chicken skin. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all rub ingredients except oil; set aside.
  6. Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking.
  7. Brush oil over chicken; sprinkle rub mixture over chicken. For two-burner gas grill, heat one burner to medium; place chicken on unheated side. For one-burner gas grill, place chicken on grill over low heat. For charcoal grill, move medium coals to edge of firebox; place chicken over drip pan. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes.
  8. Turn chicken over; cover grill and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170F for breasts; 180F for thighs and drumsticks).

Nutrition Facts

Calories1476kcal
Protein15.28%
Fat19.07%
Carbs65.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.69
Glycemic Load
109.14
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.305217382215%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
1.38mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.03mg
Gallocatechin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1476.47kcal
73.82%
Fat:30.75g
47.3%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.89%
Carbohydrates:238.1g
79.37%
Net Carbohydrates:200.3g
72.84%
Sugar:6.77g
7.53%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3839.86mg
166.95%
Alcohol:6.63g
100%
Alcohol %:1.41%
100%
Protein:55.4g
110.81%
Fiber:37.79g
151.18%
Iron:14.41mg
80.07%
Calcium:189.94mg
18.99%
Vitamin K:13.44µg
12.8%
Vitamin A:431.66IU
8.63%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.43%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.21%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.86%
Magnesium:13.57mg
3.39%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.17%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.06%
Phosphorus:28.21mg
2.82%
Folate:10.89µg
2.72%
Potassium:80.94mg
2.31%
Selenium:1.24µg
1.77%
Copper:0.03mg
1.69%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.05%