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Alabama White Sauce Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Give me a grill, a Vortex full of lit charcoal, and a few pieces of chicken and I’m one happy guy. One of my all-time favorite things to make on my grill is ‘fried’ chicken using the Vortex. I’ve made countless variations, all fantastic. Like this Alabama White Sauce fried chicken using the Vortex. Just like all my others, it tastes and looks just like chicken fried in oil. The tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce is different. If you’ve never had it, I highly recommend it. It’s great on any chicken, fried, grilled, roasted, you name it.

Alabama White Sauce Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Some of the best Fried Chicken You’ll Ever Have

The Vortex always produces the most tender, juicy chicken you can find. This is a great, easy way to prepare delicious chicken. The addition of the Alabama White Sauce makes it different than ‘normal’ fried or traditional tomato-based BBQ chicken. Try it and you’ll find that you love this Alabama white sauce fried chicken using the Vortex just as much as I do.

I have a few Vortex inserts because, well, I have a few grills. By far my favorite setup is the Vortex in my Weber Performer grill. I can easily fit 8 large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts around the grill without crowding them. They have never come out anything but fantastic. It’s as easy as you can get.

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Also try my Vortex hot stuff fried chicken.

Alabama White Sauce Fried Chicken using the Vortex
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Alabama White Sauce Fried Chicken using the Vortex

The tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce is different. If you've never had it, I highly recommend it. It's great on any chicken, fried, grilled, roasted, you name it.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, Vortex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 249kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Load up your Vortex full of charcoal and light. Meanwhile, get the chicken ready.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Place chicken in a large resealable container or bag.
  • Once the charcoal is fully lit, remove the chicken from the bag and shake off any excess.
  • Transfer chicken to around the Vortex and close the lid, keeping the top vent open.
  • Cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F. Turn the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes of cook time if desired.
  • Lightly brush the chicken with some of the white sauce and continue cooking another 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with more white sauce for dipping if desired.

Notes

If you can’t find Duke’s, any good Alabama white sauce will do!

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 218mg | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken using the Vortex

One of the things I really love to cook with my Vortex is to take written-for-a-deep-fryer chicken recipes and adapt them for my charcoal grill. Just about any thing you can do in a vat of hot oil can be made better using a Vortex. And with almost no oil at all. I do use a bit of oil at the very end of the cook. Just to help crunch up the skin. It’s optional, but oh does it make that skin superb! This sweet tea fried chicken using the Vortex was a total twist for me, and I thought it was incredible. The tea adds a bit of sweetness, a bit of a herby hint, to the chicken. This is my first time marinating chicken in tea, sweet or not, and it definitely won’t be my last.

Sweet Tea Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Different. And Definitely Delicious.

I used Luziannne tea bags (our favorite tea for iced tea) when I made sweet tea fried chicken using the Vortex. It might be interesting to try other teas, maybe infused some different flavors. Or just do as I did and use what you know and love and get some incredible tasting chicken.

Also try my Amish fried chicken made using the Vortex.

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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken using the Vortex
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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This is my first time marinating chicken in tea, and it definitely won't be my last.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, Vortex
Prep Time 1 day 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 909kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring the water to boil in a small pot over high heat.
  • Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the teabags and remove from the heat. Let the bags steep for 5 minutes then remove.
  • Let the tea cool completely.
  • Place chicken into a large sealable container. Add the tea. Make sure all the pieces are submerged, adding a bit more water if needed.
  • Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning at least once to make sure that all sides of the chicken get marinated.
  • Fire up your charcoal grill fitted with a Vortex full of charcoal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
  • In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flour, garlic salt, lemon pepper seasoning, poultry seasoning, paprika, pepper and salt.
  • Remove the chicken from the tea, shaking off any excess. Working in batches, transfer the chicken to the buttermilk mixture and coat well.
  • Remove and shake off any excess, then coat in the flour mixture. Place on a wire rack while you finish dredging all of the pieces.
  • Transfer chicken to the grill around the Vortex (assuming the coals are ashed over and are good and hot). Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F as measured in several places. Turn the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes so the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the chicken with some oil and let cook another 3-4 minutes to get the skin good and crunchy.
  • Remove and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can use your favorite chicken cuts, but I’ve found that bone-in, skin-on thighs always produce the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 909kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 321mg | Sodium: 1882mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Hot Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Give me a grill, a Vortex full of lit charcoal, and a few pieces of chicken and I’m one happy guy. One of my all-time favorite things to make on charcoal my grill is ‘fried’ chicken using the Vortex. I’ve made countless variations, all fantastic. Like this spicy hot fried chicken using the Vortex. Just like all my others, it tastes and looks just like chicken fried in oil. This version brings a bit of heat. Just the right amount. And oh, so tender, juicy meat. This is a great, easy way to prepare delicious chicken. You’ll seriously not think this was done over coals and you’ll definitely think it’s deep fried in oil.

Spicy Hot Fried Chicken using the Vortex

So Simple. So Delicious.

I have a few Vortex inserts because, well, I have a few grills. By far my favorite setup is the Vortex in my Weber Performer. I can easily fit 8 large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts around the grill without crowding them. They have never come out anything but fantastic. It’s as easy as you can get to make something like this spicy hot fried Chicken using the Vortex. You just need a few ingredients and some charcoal and you’re ready to cook!

Also try my Vortex southern marinated fried chicken.

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Spicy Hot Fried Chicken using the Vortex
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Spicy Hot Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This version brings a bit of heat. Just the right amount. And oh, so tender, juicy meat.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, spicy, Vortex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 day 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 370kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 4 large chicken pieces
  • vegetable oil for brushing at the end of cooking

For the marinade

For the dredge

Instructions

For the marinade

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Place chicken in a large resealable container or bag.
  • Add the marinade. Seal and shake to coat.
  • Refrigerate overnight, turning once or twice.

For the dredge

  • Combine all ingredients.

For the chicken

  • Load up your Vortex full of charcoal and light.
  • Once fully lit, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.
  • Coat pieces thoroughly in the dredge.
  • Transfer chicken to around the Vortex and close the lid, keeping the top vent open.
  • Cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F. Turn the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes of cook time if desired.
  • Lightly brush the chicken with oil and continue cooking another 5 minutes.

Notes

I prefer bone-in, skin-on thighs.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy BBQ Fried Chicken using the Vortex

My goodness do I ever love cooking ‘fried’ chicken on my charcoal grill using the Vortex. In about an hour I end up with juicy chicken with a crispy coating, just like the real stuff. I find myself making it often, and this spicy BBQ fried chicken using the Vortex is my go-to recipe. I can then add whatever I want at the end. This time I added a spicy BBQ sauce and a drizzle of Ranch dressing. There were no leftovers.

Spicy BBQ Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Don’t Add Sauce Too Early

The Vortex produces very high temperatures, so do not put the BBQ sauce on too early or it will char and even burn. Plus, you want the skin on the spicy BBQ fried chicken using the Vortex to crisp up good first. So wait until near the end to sauce them up!

I usually use split chicken breasts on the Vortex (unless I’m making chicken wings, which I do at least twice a week). Or, I often use skin-on bone-in thighs. Bone-in cuts stay juicier. You do not have to keep the skin on to still get a crunchy crust, though. The batter provides enough crunch without it.

Also try my crazy-good spicy buttermilk fried chicken and my dip-fried chicken, both made using the Vortex.

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Spicy BBQ Fried Chicken using the Vortex
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Spicy BBQ Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This spicy BBQ fried chicken using the Vortex is my go-to recipe. I can then add whatever I want at the end. This time I added a spicy BBQ sauce and a drizzle of Ranch dressing. There were no leftovers.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, Vortex
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 185kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Paula Deen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set up your grill for cooking with the Vortex insert. Get the coals good and lit before starting.
  • In a pie pan, beat the eggs with the water.
  • In another pie pan, combine the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Working in batches, dip the chicken in the egg mixture and coat well.
  • Transfer the chicken to the flour mixture and coat well. Shake off any excess flour.
  • Transfer chicken to the grill, placing along the edges with the thickest parts of the chicken towards the center where the Vortex is located.
  • Cover the grill and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Rotate the lid 90 degrees and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • Rotate the lid 90 degrees and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • Check for doneness in the thickest parts of the chicken. If it needs more time, rotate the lid 90 degrees and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • Before removing the chicken, lightly brush with BBQ sauce and let cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve drizzled with the salad dressing if desired.

Notes

I prefer to use bone-in, skin-on thighs when making fried chicken on the Vortex.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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

Tender, Juicy Chicken With That Great Crunchy Skin

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.

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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
Author Inspired by a recipe from Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours

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.

Notes

You can use your favorite chicken cuts.

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.

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Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex

I absolutely love making ‘fried’ chicken on my charcoal grill using the Vortex insert. Yeah, I know it’s not really fried, but that’s the point. You get that same crunchy exterior and moist tender interior, all without the oil. I use this recipe for southern fried chicken using the Vortex the most, sometimes adding a sauce at the end, but often not,. It’s got that perfect crunch, whether you use skin-on or skinless chicken. The batter is spot-on perfect. Your guests will definitely think that it was deep-fried.

Southern Fried Chicken using the Vortex

Really, It’s Not Deep-Fried!

I usually cook chicken using the Vortex on my 22″ charcoal grill, the Weber Performer. You can buy a smaller Vortex for smaller grills and for grills made from manufacturers other than Weber, which works absolutely fantastic for chicken wings, but for bigger pieces like the split chicken breasts I used for southern fried chicken, I use a bigger grill so that the meat isn’t so close to the fire.

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

I use this southern fried chicken recipe the most, sometimes adding a sauce at the end, but often not,. It’s got that perfect crunch, whether you use skin-on or skinless chicken.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, Vortex
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 185kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Paula Deen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set up your grill for cooking with the Vortex insert. Get the coals good and lit before starting.
  • In a pie pan, beat the eggs with the water.
  • In another pie pan, combine the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Working in batches, dip the chicken in the egg mixture and coat well.
  • Transfer the chicken to the flour mixture and coat well. Shake off any excess flour.
  • Transfer chicken to the grill, placing along the edges with the thickest parts of the chicken towards the center where the Vortex is located.
  • Cover the grill and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Rotate the lid 90 degrees and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • Rotate the lid 90 degrees and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • Check for doneness in the thickest parts of the chicken. If it needs more time, rotate the lid 90 degrees and continue cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • Before removing the chicken, lightly brush with oil if you want a crunchier crust and let cook for another 5 minutes.

Notes

You can use your favorite chicken cuts. Bone-in skin-on thighs make for great fried chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pioneer Take Out Chicken using the Vortex

Up until now, I’ve used lighter, thinner coatings when making ‘fried’ chicken using my Vortex insert on my Weber Performer grill. Even the pre-made mixes I’ve used create that perfect thin coating. This time I thought I’d delve into the world of thicker coatings and see how the Vortex would hold up. And boy, did it ever deliver! As always the thicken turned out so moist and tender. And then, again, there’s that perfectly crispy skin and coating. Cooked perfectly, all the way through no matter how thick the batter. This Pioneer Takeout chicken using the Vortex was fantastic!

Pioneer Take Out Chicken using the Vortex

Mighty Good Easy Chicken

Pioneer Take Out in a chicken restaurant chain that started in California. Although never as big as Kentucky Fried Chicken, if this version of their chicken, grilled instead of deep-fried, is any indication of how good their food is, they should be everywhere! Pioneer Take Out chicken using the Vortex is fantastic!

Also try Granny’s fried chicken, also made using a Vortex!

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Pioneer Take Out Chicken using the Vortex
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Pioneer Take Out Chicken using the Vortex

This time I thought I’d delve into the world of thicker coatings and see how the Vortex would hold up. And boy, did it ever deliver! As always the thicken turned out so moist and tender. And then, again, there’s that perfectly crispy skin and coating. Cooked perfectly, all the way through no matter how thick the batter. This Pioneer Takeout chicken was fantastic!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, Vortex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 165kcal
Author Inspired Dinner Then Dessert

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wet batter

For the dry batter

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill with the Vortex insert. Let the coals get good and hot.
  • Combine all of the wet batter ingredients and place in a shallow pan.
  • Place the dry batter into another shallow pan.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the dry batter and roll to coat.
  • Transfer to the wet ingredients and roll to coat well.
  • Remove to a cooling rack to drain.
  • Transfer chicken to your grill around the Vortex. Do not let the pieces overlap or touch.
  • Cook for approximate 45 minutes or until the chicken is done. Test for 165 F in several places then remove.
  • Lightly brush with oil and cook another 5 minutes. This will help get the skin even crisper.
  • Let cool slightly and serve.

Notes

You can use your favorite cuts of chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1789mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Orange Chicken using the Vortex

No, it’s not an illusion. It’s not Photoshopped. And I’m not fibbing. This crunchy, moist, tender, delicious chicken was not deep-fried. It was made on a charcoal grill using the Vortex. There’s no such thing as bad ‘fried’ chicken on the Vortex, and this orange chicken using the Vortex is just another example of just how great it can be. Make extra, because you’ll want more. And more. This chicken has the perfect orange-flavored sauce with plenty of fried chicken crunch!

Orange Chicken using the Vortex

Perfect Orange Chicken

I like to brush my orange chicken using the Vortex with the orange sauce just before it is completely done. I let it cook just a bit more to set the sauce. You can stop there, or serve the chicken with extra sauce for dipping. Or drizzle the chicken with more sauce after you plate it. The sauce is great, and also makes for a fantastic wing sauce!

Also try my Korean fried chicken made with a Vortex and also my buttery garlic chicken (it’s crazy garlicky!).

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Orange Chicken using the Vortex

No, it’s not an illusion. It’s not Photoshopped. And I’m not fibbing. This crunchy, moist, tender, delicious chicken was not deep-fried. It was made on a charcoal grill using the Vortex.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, Vortex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 3661kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Rock Recipes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the egg wash

  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup water

For the orange sauce (you'll have plenty of sauce leftover for another batch)

Instructions

For the chicken

  • Fire up your charcoal grill with the Vortex insert in the middle, small side up. Get the charcoal good and hot and just ashed over.
  • Combine the flour, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage paprika and cayenne pepper in a resealable bag, bowl or pie pan.
  • Whisk together the eggs and water.
  • Season each piece of chicken with salt and pepper then dip into the flour mixture.
  • Shake off the excess and dip into the egg wash.
  • Shake off the excess and dip one more time into the spice mixture.
  • Transfer chicken around the Vortex.
  • Close the lid and cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken hits 145 F as measured in several places. Turn the grill lid 90% every 15 minutes.
  • Lightly brush each piece of chicken with the orange sauce and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool then serve with more orange sauce for dipping. Alternatively, dip each piece of chicken into the sauce and serve.

For the orange sauce

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the water and corn starch. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 20-30 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Mix together the corn starch and water and slowly whisk into the sauce. The sauce will thicken.
  • Bring to a boil then remove from the heat.

Notes

You can use your favorite chicken cuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 3661kcal | Carbohydrates: 409g | Protein: 142g | Fat: 167g | Saturated Fat: 68g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 992mg | Sodium: 6526mg | Potassium: 3493mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 273g | Vitamin A: 3866IU | Vitamin C: 387mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 18mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Korean Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This Korean fried chicken using the Vortex was right up my alley. As always with the Vortex, the chicken is cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy and delicious. The batter makes for an incredible crunchy coating. I mean, crazy crunchy goodness! And the sauce? Score! Asian flavors with a great spiciness. This is a different tasting chicken than the usual southern-inspired versions I make on a regular basis. And I do mean regular. The Vortex makes awesome chicken.

Korean Fried Chicken using the Vortex

A Little Kick And A Lot Of Flavor

This Korean fried chicken using the Vortex ain’t no wimpy chicken! I added more sriracha than called for because, hey, I like a little kick! I admit that I doubled the sauce ingredients, and I did end up with a little sauce leftover which of course found it’s way onto chicken wings!

Make It Milder If You Prefer

You can tame down the hot sauce and still have some great-tasting fantastic chicken. Or make half a batch mild and half a batch hot! No matter how you do it, it’s impossible to go wrong with chicken cooked using a Vortex. Impossible! It’ll always have crunchy skin. And it’ll always have tender, juicy meat. Each and every time.

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Also try my spicy buttermilk fried chicken, orange chicken and my buttery garlic fried chicken, both made using a Vortex.

Korean Fried Chicken using the Vortex
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Korean Fried Chicken using the Vortex

This Korean fried chicken using the Vortex was right up my alley. As always with the Vortex, the chicken is cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy and delicious.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken, Vortex
Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 234kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the sauce

Instructions

For the chicken

  • Combine the salt and water in a large bowl or container.
  • Stir until the salt is dissolved then add the chicken.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Combine 3/4 cup of cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of baking powder in a bowl or large baggie.
  • Working in patches, remove the chicken pieces from the brine and pat dry.
  • Transfer to the cornstarch mixture and coat well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 3/4 cups of flour.
  • While still whisking, pour in the beer and create a smooth batter.
  • Fire up your grill with the Vortex. Get the coals good and hot, just ashed over.
  • Remove the chicken from the cornstarch mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Dunk into the batter a few times and shake off any excess.
  • Transfer to the grill around the Vortex.
  • Once the chicken hits 165 F as measured in several locations, brush several times with the sauce.

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until combined.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

Instead of brushing the chicken with the sauce you can dunk or roll the pieces in the sauce in a medium bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7734mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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.

Hot Stuff Chicken using the Vortex

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
VORTEX (IN)DIRECT HEAT for Charcoal Grills, Medium Size – For Weber Kettle 22 26.75 WSM Smokey Mountain XL Kamado XL Big Green Egg
Hot Stuff Chicken using the Vortex
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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
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 365kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the marinade

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