Super Moist Grilled Barbecue Chicken
The secret to this moist grilled barbecue chicken is brining the meat at least 2 hours (for boneless chicken) to overnight (for bone-in chicken) prior to cooking. You can use this brine for bone-in or boneless chicken prior to adding your rub, marinade or seasoning.
Servings 8
Calories 343kcal
Ingredients
- Simple Brine for Chicken
- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken I like a combination of breasts and drumsticks
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and slightly smashed
- 8 cups water
- 3 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 bay leaf
- Mom's Homemade Barbecue Sauce
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 10 oz can tomato soup
- 2 tablespoon natural brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 dash hot sauce
Instructions
- Brine the Chicken:Combine all ingredients in a large ziploc bag placed into a deep bowl.
- Add chicken and seal bag, letting out as much air as possible. Brine for at least 2 hours (for boneless chicken) or overnight (for bone-in).
- Rinse chicken thoroughly and pat dry.
- For Barbecue Sauce:In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until tender over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 1.5 cups of sauce.
- Grilling Directions for Bone-In Chicken:Preheat grill on high heat, then lower to medium temp.
- Place chicken on grill and cook for about 20 minutes to sear and crisp the skin, turning occasionally.
- Baste chicken with sauce and cook an additional 15 minutes, continuing to turn to evenly coat all sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2775mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg