Fried Grilled Chicken Thighs

[lunchman]

I tried a new technique for indirect grilling on the Goldens' last night. Rather than using the searing plate under the grates, I used one of my extra grates for additional height and protected the thighs from direct flame with a baking tray. It seems to have worked.

The thighs were dry brined and left uncovered in the fridge for two days to help dry out the skin. I dipped them in egg, then into a mix of Lefty's and Old Bay.

Out on the Goldens' with some sausage that needed grilling -

Looking good after about a half hour -

And after 45+ minutes they're looking really good -

Nothing like fried grilled chicken!

Together with the sausage and roasted cauliflower -

Definitely a successful experiment. Sometimes the use of the searing plate results in too much of an indirect cooking effect, so this turned out well. The cookie sheet was a bear to clean, I should have covered it in foil. But it's one of my grilling trays rather than one we use in the oven. I would have caught hell for that!

The dry brine and air time in the fridge are key to a crispy fried grilled chicken.

Regards,
-lunchman

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

Thanks, Dom, for the inspire.
I love grill fried chicken and I love a new approach.

 

[Stingerhook]

I'd say I would be right over Dom but I am sure it's all gone, great cook.

 

[cowgirl]

Looks and sounds delicious, Dom!

 

[kevinstaggs]

Dom, Dom... that chicken looks fantastic. Tell me more about this Lefty's, please.

 

[slackdogbbq]

Nice, man I am trying that. Thanks for sharing

 

[Big George's BBQ]

Looks and sounds amazing

 

[lunchman]

Dom, Dom... that chicken looks fantastic. Tell me more about this Lefty's, please.

Lefty's Original Fish & Chicken Mix https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8T6GZR/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_H35ZPNK10M0Y3NJBWWGG

I pretty much ignore the package instructions which say to use it wet by mixing with water and use it like I would a bread crumb mixture. Lefty's is great all by itself, their seasoning combo is very flavorful. But for the heck of it I added a few tablespoons of Old Bay.

 

[ronbrad62]

I could certainly go for a healthy plate of that goodness! You do good work, Dom.

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

Gonna try your egg wash gig on some wings tonight. Followed up with Zatarains chicken fry mix. I like it as much as Lefty's.

 

[ssv3]

Look amazing as usual Dom! I love me some grill fried chicken. Fried effect minus all the grease.

 

[Greygoose]

YOWZER,,,,,
Looks outstanding Dom

 

[Learning to BBQ]

That's some great looking chicken Dom! Nicely done.

 

[Tat-que]

Those look sooo good! Need to try that set up on my egg thx

 

[ShadowDriver]

Killer bird, Dom!

Need to check out this Lefty's... as you already had me at "Old Bay!"

The baking tray sure seemed to do the trick with high, indirect heat!

Have a great week!

 

[16Adams]

Dam, just dam

 

[kevinstaggs]

Lefty's Original Fish & Chicken Mix https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8T6GZR/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_H35ZPNK10M0Y3NJBWWGG

But for the heck of it I added a few tablespoons of Old Bay.

That can never hurt.
Thanks for the response.

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[jzadski]

Looks amazing Dom. I heard about lefty's a while ago but, was never able to find it. Looks like I am going to have to break down and order via your link. Thanks!

 

[ChrisBarb]

They look really good. But I think I missed a step in the process. When do they get fried? What I saw looked baked, if anything.

 

[lunchman]

They look really good. But I think I missed a step in the process. When do they get fried? What I saw looked baked, if anything.

They have the crispiness of fried chicken, except they're grilled. No oil needed. No frying.

I probably should put the fried in fried grilled chicken in quotes. A good number of recipes use this technique for a reasonably crispy fried chicken, referring to it as fried grilled chicken. I've done the same.