Grilled Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken
- 3/4 cup coarse kosher salt
- 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- One 4- to 5-pound chicken, cut into 6 to 8 pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for the grate
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
- For the brine and chicken: Combine the salt, brown sugar and 16 cups (1 gallon) cold water in a large plastic container and stir to dissolve.
- Add the chicken; cover and refrigerate to marinate for 4 to 6 hours.
- Prepare a charcoal fire using about 6 pounds of charcoal and burn until the coals are completely covered with a thin coating of light gray ash, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Spread the coals evenly over the grill bottom, position the grill rack above the coals and heat until medium hot (when you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill surface for no longer than 3 or 4 seconds).
- Or, for a gas grill, turn on all burners to high, close the lid and heat until very hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
- For the basting liquid: Whisk together 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a medium bowl.
- Set aside.
- Drain the chicken well and pat dry; sprinkle with pepper.
- Apply some oil to the grill grate.
- Place the chicken on the grill, leaving plenty of space between each piece.
- Grill until seared, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to medium or move the chicken to a cooler part of the grill.
- Continue to grill, turning occasionally and brushing with the basting liquid, until the juices run clear when the meat is pierced, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the pieces from the grill as they cook and transfer to a warm platter.
- Serve immediately!
coarse kosher salt, brown sugar, chicken, freshly ground black pepper, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-apple-cider-vinegar-chicken.html (may not work)