Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 skin-on chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's)

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, salt, sugar, garlic and thyme. Transfer the brine to a 2 gallon ziplock bag or large bowl and add chicken. Place in fridge for 2 hours.
  • While chicken is marinating, make the BBQ rub. Just mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Spread charcoal through half of the grill and preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Wipe grate with oil to make sure chicken doesn't stick when you cook it. Take chicken out of brine and pat down with paper towel. Sprinkle the BBQ rub over both sides of the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken the chicken skin-side down on direct heat for 5-10 minutes or until you get grill marks. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to indirect heat. Brush BBQ sauce throughout chicken. Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes or until it reaches 165°F, basting the chicken with BBQ sauce every 10 minutes.