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Hot Stuff Chicken using the Vortex

To say I’m a huge fan of ‘fried’ chicken using a Vortex BBQ insert would be the understatement of the decade. I have several Vortexes (Vortices?), using them for everything from wings to potato wedges to this hot stuff chicken. This hot stuff chicken using the Vortex is easily some of the most flavor-packed, crunchy skin, moist chicken I’ve ever had. You just cannot beat the Vortex and chicken (and other things!). You’ll be amazed that this dish was cooked on a grill using charcoal and not done in a deep-fryer.

Nice ‘N Crispy

Whenever I cook this hot stuff chicken using the Vortex I always give it a quick, light brushing of oil just at the end. This helps crisp up the skin. Some folks also recommend using spray duck fat or oil. Or butter. Whichever you use, it’s a good thing to do since it really makes great chicken into superb fried-like chicken. I brushed it on about 5 minutes before my hot stuff chicken was completely done and let it finish cooking. That’s all!

PS: If you have duck fat spray, I highly recommend using it any time you make chicken on the Vortex. It’s a real game changer.

Vortex Small (in) Direct Cooking Charcoal Grill…

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✅ 【STAINLESS STEEL】 Long Lasting Stainless…

Also try my Vortex Alabama white sauce fried chicken.

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Hot Stuff Chicken using the Vortex

Whenever I cook chicken on my Vortex I always give it a quick, light brushing of oil just at the end.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword fried chicken, spicy, Vortex

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 45

Servings

Calories 365kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

4 large chicken thighs I prefer skin on, bone in.
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the marinade

2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Teriyaki sauce
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons white vinegar

Instructions

Place chicken into a large resealable container or bag.
Combine all of the marinade ingredients and add to the chicken.
Seal and marinate at room temperature for one hour.
While the chicken is marinating (about 15 minutes) fill your Vortex with charcoal and light.
Place flour in a bowl or bag.
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess.
Transfer to flour and coat well. If using a bag just add, seal, and toss to coat. In a bowl turn the pieces in the flour to coat.
Shake off any excess.
Place chicken pieces around your grill with the bottom and top vents wide open.
Close the lid and cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches 160 F. Turn the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Lightly brush the tops of the chicken with oil.
Cover and cook another 5 minutes. The chicken should be at least 165 F.
Remove and serve.

Notes

I think bone-in, skin-on thighs produce the best results but you can substitute your favorite cuts.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

Genuine Medium BBQ Vortex Gift Pack for wsm Kettle…

ULTIMATE GIFT PACK Medium size BBQ Vortex…
VORTEX Brand Rub is great for Perfect crispy wings…

Quick Fix French Bread Pizza

I’ve been doing the best I can to keep our meals simple these days. These quick fix French bread pizzas have been a regular staple in our house. Especially since we’ve been keeping at home as much as possible. Once you have the bread, pizza sauce and cheese the rest is pretty much a blank canvas for whatever flavors you want to add. Usually for us that means Italian sausage (I like to brown it, then pulse it a few times in a food processor to get a finer texture… but not too fine!). And pepperoni. Oh and olives and mushrooms and maybe red onion. Nothing too crazy, but might good and darned comforting!

Keep It Crunchy

I like my quick fix French bread pizza to have a crunchy crust. To make sure the bread stays crunchy I shy away from wet toppings. If I do have to use something with a lot of moisture, like canned olives or mushrooms, I always dab them dry with a paper towel first.

Less Is More

I also believe that less pizza sauce is actually better on a pizza. I didn’t always think that way, but I do now. First, the crust stays crunchy. And second, the sauce doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the ingredients.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline…

Makes Everything Simple : Just forget your bagged…
Premium Material : All parts of the rotary cheese…

Also try my Sloppy Joe French bread pizza.

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Quick Fix French Bread Pizza

I’ve been doing the best I can to keep our meals simple these days. These quick fix French bread pizzas have been a regular staple in our house since we’ve been keeping at home as much as possible.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword French bread, Kettle Pizza, quick fix

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 298kcal