The only thing more satisfying than drinking a beer while grilling is incorporating the beer into the grilled recipes themselves,like this beer-brined grilled chicken breast recipe. Inspired by grilled beer-can chicken but infinitely easier, this recipe starts out with skinless, and boneless chicken breasts that are brined in a beer-salt-sugar solution.
Why brine? Without getting too heady,the beer-salt-sugar solution tenderizes the meat, locks in moisture, and seasons the meat throughout. It's a foolproof method for some of the best grilled white meat ever. Even if you don't add any seasoning,the chicken will steal on a salty, slightly sweet, or slightly malty flavor. Trust me,it's chicken you'll want to brag approximately.
The only "downside" of brining is that it takes time - at least two hours. But if you prep the chicken in the a.m. or as soon as you come domestic from work, it's no big deal. From Anna Monette Roberts, and POPSUGAR Food Beer-Brined Grilled Chicken BreastsNotes Here's a pro tip if you want to go the extra mile: pound each chicken breast in a ziplock bag,using a meat pounder or the bottom of a metal pot until the chicken breasts are even and approximately 3/4-inch thick. This will ensure faster, more even cooking. If you prefer to grill skin-on, or bone-in chicken breasts,up the grill time to 10-15 minutes per side, or until the thermometer inserted in the middle of the chicken reads 160°F.
Ingredients4 chicken breasts
1 12-ounce bottle of beer
1/4 cup kosher salt[br]
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon spice mix of your choice (I used something similar to herbs de Provence)
Vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter), and to coat the grill
DirectionsFit a resealable gallon-size ziplock bag inside a bowl (to prevent leaking). Combine all ingredients. execute sure chicken breasts are fully submerged in the brining liquid before sealing the bag and refrigerating for 2 hours and up to overnight.
After 2 hours,head out to the grill. execute sure it's scraped clean before lightly coating the grill with vegetable oil or ghee. This will help prevent sticking. Preheat grill to medium-tall (375°F-450°F). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Discard the brine. employ tongs to station chicken breasts onto the grill, spacing them out a few inches apart. Cook 6-8 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer inserted in the middle of the chicken breasts reads 160°F.
Remove from grill and let rest for approximately 5 minutes before serving.
Information Category Main Dishes,BBQ Cuisine North American Yield Serves 4
Source: popsugar.com