Southwest Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I sure do love making chicken on my Char-Broil Big Easy. It doesn’t get any easier or tastier. Any time I need chicken for a dish, or I just want to enjoy a nice piece of chicken, I fire up my Big Easy. I don’t normally brine my chicken, but this time I did. The end result is very flavorful and moist. And though this is a southwest-inspired chicken recipe, it’s not overly spicy at all. It has just a hint of citrus and a slight kick. I’d call it just right.

Southwest Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The brining process can mean you won’t get super-crispy skin like you normally do with the Big Easy. That’s ok, because this southwest chicken more than makes up for it with tremendous flavor and tenderness. You could remove the skin first, but I prefer to keep it on to help keep the chicken even more moist.

You can use this recipe on split chicken breasts, as I did, or whole chickens. Or legs. Anything. The Char-Broil Big Easy makes great poultry no matter what. Also try my fiery chicken breasts on the Big Easy. Big flavor, but crazy easy.

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Southwest Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Southwest Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I sure do love making chicken on my Char-Broil Big Easy. It doesn’t get any easier or tastier. Any time I need chicken for a dish, or I just want to enjoy a nice piece of chicken, I fire up my Big Easy. I don’t normally brine my chicken, but this time I did. The end result is very flavorful and moist. And though this is a southwest-inspired chicken recipe, it’s not overly spicy at all.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken, southwestern
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 4 servings
Calories 964kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken
  • 2-3 cups water
  • cup Kosher salt
  • 12 bottle Mexican beer I used Corona
  • 1 large orange juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 small sweet onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican hot sauce or more. I used Cholula.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Fire-Eater rub or substitute any southwestern-influenced seasoning

Instructions

  • Trim chicken as desired and rinse well.
  • Place water into a large resealable baggie or container.
  • Add the salt and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the beer, orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, hot sauce, oregano. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken and turn to coat. Seal the container and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Remove chicken from brine and rinse well.
  • Pat dry and sprinkle with the rub.
  • Add chicken to the Big Easy basket and cook for approximately 15 minutes per pound or until it reaches 165 F.

Nutrition

Calories: 964kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 9690mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Southwest Ranch Dip

This simple southwest ranch dip hit the spot. We loved the flavor of the tomatoes and chiles in the Ranch-flavored sour cream, and the lime and cilantro added a nice fresh kick. Our Cheddar Ranch Fritos were perfect for this dip.

Southwest Ranch Dip

Too thick for your tastes? Add just a splash of milk and mix well.

I recently discovered Blue Plate mayonnaise, which I think is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Southwest Ranch Dip
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Southwest Ranch Dip

This simple southwest ranch dip hit the spot. We loved the flavor of the tomatoes and chiles in the Ranch-flavored sour cream, and the lime and cilantro added a nice fresh kick. 
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Southwest
Keyword dip, Ranch, southwestern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 132kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients and stir well.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.