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Ingredients (14)
- 2 quart water
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 4-5 lbs chicken pieces (I used a mix of boneless/skinless chicken breast and bone-in, skin-on thighs, drumsticks and wings)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (or more to taste)
Step 1 of 6
Brine chicken: Combine brine ingredients in a very large bowl. Trim any excess fat off chicken, then submerge chicken in brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and for up to 24 hours.