**The Art of Barbecuing: A Recipe for Crispy Corn Flake Chicken**

When it comes to barbecuing, there are many ways to achieve that perfect blend of flavors and textures. One recipe that stands out from the rest is the crispy Corn Flake chicken, a dish that combines the sweetness of apple cider with the crunch of Corn Flakes. This recipe is not just limited to chicken breasts; you can also use legs, thighs, or even pork chops to create a mouth-watering meal.

The first step in making this delicious dish is to prepare the brine. In a bowl, pour 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika. This mixture will not only add flavor to the chicken but also help to tenderize it. Add 2 cups of ice water to the bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Now, take four pieces of chicken breast, about 2.5 pounds in total, and place them in a separate container.

Next, pour the brine mixture over the chicken, making sure they are completely covered. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to two hours. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat and make it tender and juicy.

While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Corn Flakes. In a separate container, crush 2 cups of Corn Flakes into large flakes. This will help them retain their crunchiness when cooked. You can also add some granulated garlic or cayenne pepper to the Corn Flakes for extra flavor.

After the chicken has marinated, it's time to heat up a stick of butter. Yes, you read that right – butter is an essential ingredient in this recipe! Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a pan over medium heat. Once melted, remove the chicken from the brine and wipe off most of the liquid using a paper towel. This will help the Corn Flakes stick to the chicken.

Now it's time to coat the chicken with the Corn Flakes. Sprinkle the crushed flakes evenly over the chicken, making sure they are fully coated. Place the chicken pieces on a wire rack set over the hot coals of your grill, making sure they are not touching each other. Close the lid and let the chicken cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 180°F.

While the chicken is cooking, rotate the pieces every 20 minutes to ensure even heating. This will help create a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. After about 20-25 minutes, check on the chicken again. It should be golden brown and crispy, with a sweet and sticky glaze.

Finally, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. The results are nothing short of amazing – a dish that combines the sweetness of apple cider with the crunch of Corn Flakes, all wrapped up in a tender and juicy package. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a delicious meal, this recipe is sure to impress.

**Tips and Variations**

If you want to take this recipe to the next level, try using different types of chicken or pork. Chicken thighs or legs will add more flavor and texture to the dish, while bone-in pork chops will provide a rich and savory taste. You can also experiment with different seasonings and spices to create unique flavor profiles.

One popular variation is to use boneless pork chops instead of chicken breasts. This will result in a leaner and less fatty dish, perfect for those looking for a healthier barbecue option. Another option is to add some diced onions or bell peppers to the brine mixture for extra flavor and texture.

**The Secret to Crispy Corn Flakes**

So, what makes Corn Flakes so special? The key lies in crushing them into large flakes before cooking. This helps retain their crunchiness when heated, creating a satisfying textural contrast that complements the juicy chicken perfectly. You can also experiment with different types of cereal or even croutons to create unique flavor combinations.

**A Word from the Pit Boys**

At Barbecu Pit Boys, we're all about sharing our passion for barbecuing with the world. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or just starting out, we want to inspire you to try new recipes and experiment with different flavors. The crispy Corn Flake chicken is just one of many delicious dishes that can be achieved with a little creativity and patience. So go ahead, give it a try, and join us in the world of barbecue enthusiasts!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI'm going down to the house of sausage I got my barbecue shoes on I'm going down to the house for sausage I got my barbecue shoes on going to barbeq pit boys.com today we're going to do a crispy Apple Corn Flakes chicken on the grill all right it's real easy to do here we're going to uh set up the grill two Zone we got indirect heating here charcoal on one side and here we got a black iron pan and uh here we got about 2 and 1/2 3 lbs of bone in chicken breast and you're going to need some stick of butter you need some poultry seasoning here we got some garlic we got some uh large granulated salt like a kosher salt here we got some brown sugar we got some corn Corn Flakes here we got some black pepper and here we got about a half gallon of apple cider all right let's put this together now the first thing you want to do is uh we're going to heat up about a cup of this apple cider cuz we're going to make a Brine and uh some might call it a marinade but it's real a brine because uh we're going to be using a good deal of salt and sugar in this and we're going to marinate these uh chicken breasts for about an hour now to do this we'll put in about 1/3 cup of uh coar salt you can use a sea salt or Chef salt kosher salt and to that we're going to add about A3 of a cup of brown sugar you got that combination of salty sweetness makes for some good eating also make your chicken nice and moist and tender now here we're going to add about a tablespoon of fresh ground pepper corn now the great thing about this recipe is uh you can uh come up with all kinds of variations the type of liquid you're using or the spices you can really make it this your own now here I'm going to put in a couple teaspoons of your favorite poultry seasoning and it's just really a blend of Rosemary and oregano Sage margin and to this I like to add a couple of crushed cloves of garlic now here we're really going to spend more time on technique so give you some ideas so you can uh you can add your own flavorings cuz this is real good and real simple to do as you'll see now we're dissolving that salt and sugar and those spices here and about a cup of that apple cider now instead of using apple cider you could be using orange juice or apple juice beer even soda wine a little bit of apple cider vinegar even tea or soy sauce or even rice wine you got Endless Possibilities all right we're going to brine this chicken now as I said this is a bone in chicken breast about four pieces about 2 and 1/2 3 lbs now you can do this with a chicken legs or chicken thighs or even bone in pork chops or boneless pork chops boneless chicken even ribs this is a real good brine for pork ribs all right now in a bowl we'll uh pour that uh brine in there and we're going to cover the chicken with the rest of this uh apple cider we want to cover the chicken well we want these uh want this marinade to work real good here all right now these uh chicken pieces will be ready in about an hour maybe an hour and a half you don't need to go any longer than that so we'll cover the Bowl here and we'll put it back in the refrigerator or the cooler all right now for the Corn Flakes this will add a lot of crispiness to this chicken I'm going to take about two cups that'll be enough for these four pieces of chicken now if you're serving a lot of people cooking up a lot of chicken and you could do this beforehand we're just going to use these plain now you could uh add some of your favorite seasonings to this maybe a little granulated garlic or put a little heat in there little cayenne and we want to crush up these flakes we don't want to pulverizing you want the want the flakes to be pretty large makes it nice and crispy chicken I think you get the idea all right okay about an hour is going by maybe a little bit more and uh this brine chicken is all ready to uh put on the grill but uh first thing we want to do here is heat up a stick of butter this will be about a half a cup of butter and and uh but you can substitute uh one of your favorite oils you know even an olive oil or vegetable oil but you really want to do it with butter if you can we're going to melt it down man there's nothing like crispy Apple corn cornflake chicken on the grill all right we'll take a piece here and what we're going to do is uh we're going to want to wipe off most of that brine use a paper towel here cuz you want that butter to stick on this chicken so you got to get that brine liquid off there coat it well then you uh cover it with those Corn Flakes and then you want to place your chicken opposite the hot coals again this is going to be indirect heating this will guarantee this chicken comes out crispy moist and tender again wipe off the excess liquid coat it with some butter throw it in that bag of corn flakes like I said you could do this beforehand if you're feeding a lot of people and you got a lot of chicken to do up you're doing a tailgating party man starting to get hungry already I really don't need to be showing you all of this but heck I got nothing to do right now and if you got some time we'll just kick back and uh watch where we're going to take this all right one more piece yeah that sweet butter Works real well the same recipe Works real good with chicken thighs or chicken legs I'm guaranteed there won't be any leftover all right ready to go now this is only going to take about uh 45 minutes maybe an hour at the most 350° fah most want for the temperature and of course you want to throw those excess uh Corn Flakes right on top of that chicken just like that all right all right about 20 minutes has gone by take a look at that that what I like to do now is just rotate these pieces a little bit you can see they're getting nice and crunchy looking not done yet move them around a little bit so we can get some even heating going on here all right maybe about another 25 minutes will do all right through the miracle of time these uh bone in chicken breasts crispy Apple Corn Flakes chicken done man can you smell that it smells good now if you're unsure about the uh how well done these chickens are you want in about 180 ° fah and use one of those shf thermometers to get it right it's time to Plate it up now that sweetness of the apple of cider the uh brown sugar man this good now I just happen to have a plate of sides here and of course you want to serve up your chicken whatever kind of sides you really like you don't even need any sides for this here I got some uh salad I got some potatoes got some some cornbread got a pickle there man that's what I call chicken barbecue in fact I do apologize I'm going to have to eat a little bit of this right in front of you you know that's Chef privilege look how moist and tender that is so the next time you're looking for a barbecue recipe you want check out the barbecu pit boys.comI'm going down to the house of sausage I got my barbecue shoes on I'm going down to the house for sausage I got my barbecue shoes on going to barbeq pit boys.com today we're going to do a crispy Apple Corn Flakes chicken on the grill all right it's real easy to do here we're going to uh set up the grill two Zone we got indirect heating here charcoal on one side and here we got a black iron pan and uh here we got about 2 and 1/2 3 lbs of bone in chicken breast and you're going to need some stick of butter you need some poultry seasoning here we got some garlic we got some uh large granulated salt like a kosher salt here we got some brown sugar we got some corn Corn Flakes here we got some black pepper and here we got about a half gallon of apple cider all right let's put this together now the first thing you want to do is uh we're going to heat up about a cup of this apple cider cuz we're going to make a Brine and uh some might call it a marinade but it's real a brine because uh we're going to be using a good deal of salt and sugar in this and we're going to marinate these uh chicken breasts for about an hour now to do this we'll put in about 1/3 cup of uh coar salt you can use a sea salt or Chef salt kosher salt and to that we're going to add about A3 of a cup of brown sugar you got that combination of salty sweetness makes for some good eating also make your chicken nice and moist and tender now here we're going to add about a tablespoon of fresh ground pepper corn now the great thing about this recipe is uh you can uh come up with all kinds of variations the type of liquid you're using or the spices you can really make it this your own now here I'm going to put in a couple teaspoons of your favorite poultry seasoning and it's just really a blend of Rosemary and oregano Sage margin and to this I like to add a couple of crushed cloves of garlic now here we're really going to spend more time on technique so give you some ideas so you can uh you can add your own flavorings cuz this is real good and real simple to do as you'll see now we're dissolving that salt and sugar and those spices here and about a cup of that apple cider now instead of using apple cider you could be using orange juice or apple juice beer even soda wine a little bit of apple cider vinegar even tea or soy sauce or even rice wine you got Endless Possibilities all right we're going to brine this chicken now as I said this is a bone in chicken breast about four pieces about 2 and 1/2 3 lbs now you can do this with a chicken legs or chicken thighs or even bone in pork chops or boneless pork chops boneless chicken even ribs this is a real good brine for pork ribs all right now in a bowl we'll uh pour that uh brine in there and we're going to cover the chicken with the rest of this uh apple cider we want to cover the chicken well we want these uh want this marinade to work real good here all right now these uh chicken pieces will be ready in about an hour maybe an hour and a half you don't need to go any longer than that so we'll cover the Bowl here and we'll put it back in the refrigerator or the cooler all right now for the Corn Flakes this will add a lot of crispiness to this chicken I'm going to take about two cups that'll be enough for these four pieces of chicken now if you're serving a lot of people cooking up a lot of chicken and you could do this beforehand we're just going to use these plain now you could uh add some of your favorite seasonings to this maybe a little granulated garlic or put a little heat in there little cayenne and we want to crush up these flakes we don't want to pulverizing you want the want the flakes to be pretty large makes it nice and crispy chicken I think you get the idea all right okay about an hour is going by maybe a little bit more and uh this brine chicken is all ready to uh put on the grill but uh first thing we want to do here is heat up a stick of butter this will be about a half a cup of butter and and uh but you can substitute uh one of your favorite oils you know even an olive oil or vegetable oil but you really want to do it with butter if you can we're going to melt it down man there's nothing like crispy Apple corn cornflake chicken on the grill all right we'll take a piece here and what we're going to do is uh we're going to want to wipe off most of that brine use a paper towel here cuz you want that butter to stick on this chicken so you got to get that brine liquid off there coat it well then you uh cover it with those Corn Flakes and then you want to place your chicken opposite the hot coals again this is going to be indirect heating this will guarantee this chicken comes out crispy moist and tender again wipe off the excess liquid coat it with some butter throw it in that bag of corn flakes like I said you could do this beforehand if you're feeding a lot of people and you got a lot of chicken to do up you're doing a tailgating party man starting to get hungry already I really don't need to be showing you all of this but heck I got nothing to do right now and if you got some time we'll just kick back and uh watch where we're going to take this all right one more piece yeah that sweet butter Works real well the same recipe Works real good with chicken thighs or chicken legs I'm guaranteed there won't be any leftover all right ready to go now this is only going to take about uh 45 minutes maybe an hour at the most 350° fah most want for the temperature and of course you want to throw those excess uh Corn Flakes right on top of that chicken just like that all right all right about 20 minutes has gone by take a look at that that what I like to do now is just rotate these pieces a little bit you can see they're getting nice and crunchy looking not done yet move them around a little bit so we can get some even heating going on here all right maybe about another 25 minutes will do all right through the miracle of time these uh bone in chicken breasts crispy Apple Corn Flakes chicken done man can you smell that it smells good now if you're unsure about the uh how well done these chickens are you want in about 180 ° fah and use one of those shf thermometers to get it right it's time to Plate it up now that sweetness of the apple of cider the uh brown sugar man this good now I just happen to have a plate of sides here and of course you want to serve up your chicken whatever kind of sides you really like you don't even need any sides for this here I got some uh salad I got some potatoes got some some cornbread got a pickle there man that's what I call chicken barbecue in fact I do apologize I'm going to have to eat a little bit of this right in front of you you know that's Chef privilege look how moist and tender that is so the next time you're looking for a barbecue recipe you want check out the barbecu pit boys.com\n"