Brining Chicken Leg Quarters For Grilling

Brining chicken soaks it in a salty liquid before cooking.

Brining chicken leg quarters for grilling. Let rest 10 minutes. Measure the water to determine the amount of salt needed. I brined them for about 4 hours before.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels. At 350 degrees over direct heat the Leg Quarters will take 35-45 minutes to cook. 1 cup Brown Sugar.

Grill covered for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken has a nice char. Keep the brine and chicken COLD during brining between 36-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Brining is an especially useful preparation method for very lean boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Add enough water to completely cover the poultry plus three more inches. Heres my list of ingredients for the brine. After about 7-10 minutes you can flip the.

Discard bag and brine. Preheat an outdoor grill or large grill pan to medium high. If you dont have a zip bag we can use the old fashion way by pouring the brine mixture over the leg using a spoon in a deep dish that can handle the chicken and the brine.

The key is to bring them to 165 degrees. Rinse and dry the leg quarters and season the outside and inside of the skin with All Purpose Rub. If theres room place the brining chicken in the fridge.