Brining Chicken Leg Quarters For Grilling

If you are using a quartered chicken allow this to brine for a minimum of 8 hours and probably not longer than 24 hours.

Brining chicken leg quarters for grilling. If theres room place the brining chicken in the fridge. We put the chicken leg quarter inside with the brine recipe remove most of the air zip it and we shake it and the leg gets brined all over. Now that your chicken and grill are both ready go ahead and place your chicken quarters onto the grill.

Brine chicken before grilling it for added flavor and moisture. Preheat an outdoor grill or large grill pan to medium high. Let rest 10 minutes.

Place that salt in a bowl and pour in enough boiling water pre-measured to dissolve the salt. Grill the chicken quarters. A simple chicken brine of a gallon of water 1 cup salt and 34 cup brown sugar can really make for a flavorful beginning to your chicken quarters.

Now you are brining. Flip once more and grill until cooked through and the chicken registers at least 165 degrees F on a thermometer. After about 7-10 minutes you can flip the.

One of the most common concerns is when you cut it. On a side note you can use this whole process for other poultry. Place chicken in single layer on center of large sheet heavy-duty foil.

Did a batch of chicken leg quarters for the family this weekend. Brining is an especially useful preparation method for very lean boneless skinless chicken breasts. Flip and grill another 10-15 minutes.