Guston

Brined smoked chicken and chicken fat potatoes

Whole chicken brined and grilled with roasted potatoes finished in the pan drippings

Matthew Norman Broussard
Prep
30m
Cook
1h 30m
Steps
7
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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Method

  1. Step 1Brine the chicken

    Prepare a brine and submerge the whole chicken. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

    Note

    Brining ensures the meat stays juicy during grilling.

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  2. Step 2Season the chicken

    Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Rub the spice blend all over the chicken.

    Note

    Patting dry helps the skin crisp up on the grill.

    whole chickenspice blend
  3. Step 3Grill the chicken1h 30m

    Place the chicken on a grill rack over indirect heat. Grill until the skin is deeply browned and the internal temperature reaches safe levels.

    Note

    Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

    whole chicken
  4. Step 4Rest the chicken10 min

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest.

    Note

    Resting allows the juices to redistribute.

    whole chicken
  5. Step 5Roast the potatoes

    While the chicken grills, roast the potatoes until golden and tender.

    Note

    You can roast them in the oven or on a separate part of the grill.

    Potato
  6. Step 6Finish potatoes in drippings

    Transfer the roasted potatoes to a pan with the chicken drippings and toss until well coated. Add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.

    Note

    The chicken fat gives the potatoes incredible flavor.

    PotatoParsleySaltBlack pepper
  7. Step 7Carve and serve

    Carve the rested chicken and serve alongside the chicken fat potatoes.

    Note

    Spoon extra pan drippings over the chicken for a richer finish.

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