Tag: grilled fried chicken

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.

Also try my Vortex Alabama white sauce fried chicken.

VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT for Charcoal Grills, Medium Size – For Weber Kettle 22 26.75 WSM Smokey Mountain XL Kamado XL Big Green Egg

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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 hour hour

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 365kcal

Equipment

• Vortex BBQ

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 in 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

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Genuine Medium BBQ Vortex GIFT PACK for wsm Kettle 22 26.75 Big Green Egg kamado – 3 PC