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Beer Brined BBQ Chicken
Beer Brined BBQ Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
 

A simple beer brine makes for the juiciest and tastiest chicken!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked, BBQ, beer, best, Brine, Brining, Cheap Meal, Chicken Thigh, Easy, Recipe, TikTok
Servings: 6
Calories: 200 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 3 12 oz cans or bottles beer
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsps BBQ seasoning
  • 4-5 pounds bone in chicken (thighs, legs, whole wings)
Instructions
  1. In a large pot add the beer, water, kosher salt, brown sugar, and 2 Tbsps of the BBQ seasoning. Bring just to a boil, remove from heat and stir until the salt and sugar is dissolved.

  2. Put the chicken into a gallon size baggie. Once the brine has come to room temperature, pour the brine over the chicken. Place in a bowl and refrigerate at least 24 hours.

  3. Remove chicken and discard the brine. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle all sides with the remaining 2 Tbsps of BBQ seasoning.

  4. In the smoker: Set the smoker to 250 degrees and smoke for 2-3 hours or until internal temp reaches 170 degrees.

    In the oven: Place chicken in a single layer in a 9x13 casserole dish and bake in a 400 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until internal temp reaches 170 degrees.