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Grilled Pickle Brine Chicken Thighs

Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in tangy pickle brine, then seasoned and flame grilled for a flavorful, tender, and easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, lunch, dinner, party food, main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: quick, tender, grilled pickle brine chicken thighs, charcoal grill, marinated chicken, tangy, dill, summer grill recipes, chicken thighs, pickles, grilled chicken recipes, grillin with dad recipes., barbecue, easy weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 People
Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

Pickle Brine Chicken Ingredients

  • 8 Bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
  • 1 cups Dill pickle juice
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp All purpose seasoning

Pickle Dipping Sauce Ingredients

  • 5 oz Plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayo
  • 1/4 cup Dill pickle juice
  • 5-6 Pickles, diced
  • 4-5 sprigs Fresh dill, diced
  • Cracked black pepper and salt

Instructions

  • In a large container or bowl, add the pickle juice and Worcestershire sauce. Add the chicken thighs, give everything a mix and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, ideally 3-4.
  • Preheat the grill to a high 425 degrees Fahrenheit and set it for dual zone grilling.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine, shake off any excess liquid and season both sides with Dad's All Purpose rub.
  • Place the chicken thighs on the indirect heat side of the grill, skin side up and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Move the chicken to the direct side of the grill and start it skin side up. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and repeat the process until the chicken reaches 175 degrees internal.
  • If the grill is flaring up too much, move the chicken back tot he indirect heat side.
  • Remove from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • To make the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

Notes

Use any cut of chicken you like best.
Do NOT marinate/brine overnight.
For flavor variety make it spicy, sweet or tangy by:
  • Spicy Version: Add cayenne or hot sauce
  • Sweet & Tangy: Add honey glaze at the end
  • Garlic Herb: Add fresh herbs and garlic
  • Citrus Twist: Add lemon zest and juice

Nutrition

Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 291mg | Sodium: 3647mg | Potassium: 1038mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 5mg
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