Varun's+Brined+&+Grilled+Chicken

= Brined & Grilled Chicken = =//Entree//=



Ingredients:

 * 1 Chicken (3 1/2-4 lb) cut into 10 pieces (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 4 breast pieces, and 2 wings, back discarded
 * 1/3 cup kosher salt
 * 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
 * 1 bay leaf (optional)
 * 4 to 6 Juniper Berries
 * 4 strips of lemon zest (optional)
 * Chipotle-Lime Rub (sauce)

= Directions =


 * 1) Rinse the chicken pieces and set them aside.
 * 2) In a large bowl or non-creative pot, dissolve the salt and sugar in five cups of cold water. Add spices and zest, if using.
 * 3) Submerge the chicken pieces in the brine, adding more cold water as needed so that the brine covers the chicken. (If the chicken tends to bob, put a plate on top to act as a weight.)
 * 4) Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
 * 5) Prepare any sauce (for this recipe, Chipotle-Lime Rub)
 * 6) Remove the chicken from the brine, discard the brine, quickly rinse the chicken, and pat each piece dry with paper towels.
 * 7) If you're using rub (yes) put it on the chicken just before you get the fire ready.
 * 8) Set up grill, leaving a cool spot.
 * 9) Put chicken on grill skin side up, and flip when it turns brown.
 * 10) Chicken is done when instant read termometer reads 170 degrees Fahrenheit, or when juices run clear when chicken is pierced. (If using an over, cook for 40-50 mins, checking status regularly)