Directions:
- Make the brine-in a big pot, combine the sugar, salt, and dried thyme; squeeze the lemon juice into the pot and add the juiced lemon halves.
- Add 1 gallon of cold water and stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar and salt.
- Remove and discard the neck, giblets, wing tips, and any excess fat from the chicken; submerge teh chicken in the brine, breast side down, and cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and discard the brine; pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Lightly brush the outside of the chicken with oil.
- Season with pepper inside and out.
- Place the garlic and fresh thyme in the cavity of the chicken; tie the legs together.
- Grill, breast side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170° in the breast and 180° in the thickest part of the thigh, 1 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for about 10 minutes before carving; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1175.64 Kcal (4922 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 613.08 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 68.12g | 105% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 408.15mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 6678.45mg | 278% | |
| Potassium | 923.3mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 54.4g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 50.92g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.32g | 5% | |
| Protein | 82.22g | 164% | |
| Vitamin C | 30.2mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 5.8mg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 78.7mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 213.17 Kcal (893 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 111.16 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.35g | 105% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 74.01mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 1210.94mg | 278% | |
| Potassium | 167.41mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.86g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 9.23g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.24g | 5% | |
| Protein | 14.91g | 164% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 14.3mg | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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