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bourbon molasses bbq chicken.

(1 rating)
icook65 avatar
Recipe by
Robin Lieneke
@icook65
Chamois, MO

The brine just makes this chick so moist and succulent. Best cooked on a good ole' charcoal grill.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 12 Hr
cook time 40 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For bourbon molasses bbq chicken.

  • BRINE
  • 2/3 c
    salt
  • 2/3 c
    bourbon (i use jack daniels)
  • 1/2 c
    molasses
  • 8 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 tsp
    crazy chicken blend from "the spice and tea exchange"
  • 2 tsp
    brown mustard
  • 1 c
    pineapple chunks, fresh
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 8-9
    chicken pieces, bone in
  • READY TO GRILL
  • 1 bottle
    kc masterpiece bourbon bbq sauce

How To Make bourbon molasses bbq chicken.

  • 1
    Put salt, bourbon, molasses and water in large saucepan. Heat on medium low heat until salt melts. Add remaining brine ingredients except chicken. Heat through and cool completely.
  • 2
    Put chicken in a gallon bag. Add two cups of ice. Add cooled brine and refrigerate overnight.
  • 3
    Remove chicken from brine and dry it off.
  • 4
    Place chicken on grill and baste with BBQ sauce each time you turn the chicken. I usually turn every 7-8 minutes. Should be done in 35-40 minutes.
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