Southern Marinated Fried Chicken using the Vortex

What’s better than ‘fried’ chicken made using the Vortex BBQ insert? If you’ve made it before, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t made it before, you’re missing out. In fact, you need to stop reading this point right now and order one for your charcoal grill. Then make this southern marinated fried chicken using the Vortex. It’s amazing. Crunchy skin. Tender, juicy meat. And packed with flavor and then some. You’ll swear it was fried in oil.

Southern Marinated Fried Chicken using the Vortex

The seasoning is the key to the flavor in this southern marinated fried chicken using the Vortex. Nothing fancy, but oh so good on chicken. Left to marinate overnight, the seasoning ends up flavoring every bite, all the way through. And with no trouble at all, the Vortex cooks the chicken up perfectly.

I’ve never had leftover ‘fried’ chicken made using the Vortex. And I don’t think I ever will. There’s nothing about it but goodness. And even though I’ve made it hundreds of times, I’m still impressed each and every time. I still think that I’m enjoying fried chicken even though it’s grilled. It’s an amazing experience that is easy to boot.

Also try my spicy hot Vortex chicken.

Southern Marinated Fried Chicken using the Vortex
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Southern Marinated Fried Chicken using the Vortex

The seasoning is the key to the flavor in this southern marinated fried chicken.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, martinated, Vortex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 129kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

For the chicken

Instructions

For the seasoning

  • Combine all ingredients.

For the chicken

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Transfer chicken to a sealable bag or container.
  • Add HALF of the seasoning. Seal, and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Fire up your Vortex with a full load of coals. Let them ash over before cooking.
  • Combine the remaining seasoning with the pepper and flour.
  • Roll chicken in the flour mixture and coat well.
  • Place the chicken on the grill grate around the Vortex.
  • Close the lid (leaving the top vent open) and cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F. You may turn the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes of cooking if desired.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the chicken pieces with oil and cook another 5 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Remove and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1748mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Buzznbeez Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex

You definitely don’t have to brine your chicken to ‘fry’ it using the Vortex, but oh boy, does it make a difference. I was watching Eat Street on the Cooking Channel when they did a segment on the Buzznbeez food truck in Tempe, Arizona. They make my kind of food: soul food. Which means southern fried chicken. Dang good looking southern fried chicken. I proceeded to find the recipe for Buzznbeez southern fried chicken and make it using the Vortex.

Buzznbeez Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This right here is great eats. Tender, juicy, beyond flavorful, and oh…. that skin… and that beautiful color. Every bite of this Buzznbeez Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex was a dream come true. I’d make this again and again.

Brushing the chicken with a light coat of oil just before removing it from the grill will give the skin a bit more crunch. It’s optional, but I do recommend it!

For a little twist, I used my homemade smoked sea salt in the brine. It added a slight smokiness. You can get the same effect by placing a chunk of wood over your Vortex while cooking the chicken (something I also like to do when cooking wings on my Vortex, something I do almost daily!).

Buzznbeez Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex
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Buzznbeez Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This right here is great eats. Tender, juicy, beyond flavorful, and oh…. that skin… and that beautiful color. Every bite was a dream come true. I’d make this again and again.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, southern, Vortex
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 67kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces chicken I prefer skin-in chicken thighs
  • Brine see below
  • Coating see below
  • Vegetable oil

For the brine

For the coating

Instructions

  • Place chicken into a large bowl or resealable container.
  • Combine the brine ingredients and add to the chicken. Toss to coat.
  • Slowly add enough cold water to just cover the chicken.
  • Cover or seal and refrigerate overnight (or up to 24 hours).
  • Fire up your grill for cooking with the Vortex.
  • Combine the coating ingredients.
  • Remove chicken pieces from the brine. Shake off excess then toss in the coating, cover the pieces completely.
  • Transfer chicken to the grill around the Vortex.
  • Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 F as measured in several places.
  • Lightly brush with a little vegetable oil and cook another 2-3 minutes to crisp up the skin.
  • Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1755mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.