Beer Brined BBQ Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cans of beer
• 2 cups of water
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 pieces of chicken. I used boneless skinless thighs
• 1/2 bottle bbq sauce
• splash of orange juice, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large bowl combine the beer, water, salt, sugar and bay leaves. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
2. Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat a bbq on medium-high heat or the oven to 425 degrees.
4. Drain the chicken and place on an aluminum foil pan or line a baking sheet with foil.
5. Pat the tops dry with paper towel.
6. Pour the bbq sauce evenly over the chicken and bbq or bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.

Source: Friday is Cake Night

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