Grilled Brined Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce

Name: Grilled Brined Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 7 h
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons pickling spice; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh basil; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh rosemary; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 2 Tbsps honey; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 pinch Pinch of dried crushed red pepper; 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 59 milliliters fine sea salt; 1 large shallot, chopped; 2 kilograms whole chicken (preferably organic), backbone removed and discarded, chicken quartered

Grilled Brined Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 46g of protein, 51g of fat, and a total of 697 calories. This gluten free, dairy free, and דל פחמימות, recipe serves 4. A mixture of sea salt, rosemary, chicken, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the lime juice you could follow this main course with the Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 7 hours. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. This recipe is typical of South American cuisine.

Instructions

Bring 2 cups water, 1/4 cup salt, and pickling spice to boil in large saucepan, stirring until salt dissolves.

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Remove from heat; add 6 cups water and honey. Cool brine to room temperature.

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Brine

Honey

Water

Add chicken to brine; let soak 1 hour at room temperature.

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Whole Chicken

Brine

Remove chicken from brine and rinsewith cold water; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

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Brine

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Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.

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Whole Chicken

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Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, shallot, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in processor. Blend until herb mixture is finely chopped. Rub herb mixture all over chicken; cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

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