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.

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

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.

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 I prefer bone-in, skin-on thighs
  • 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.