Frank’s Garlic Chicken Marinade
Frank's Garlic Chicken Marinade is a bold, flavorful blend of Frank’s hot sauce, garlic, and a balance of sweet and salty notes. This marinade infuses the chicken with a spicy kick, while the garlic provides a deep, savory flavor that complements the heat of the sauce. Ideal for smoking or grilling, this marinade guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken with every bite. The process of marinating the chicken overnight ensures that the flavors deeply penetrate, making each piece tender and bursting with taste.
Equipment
- Large Container or Ziploc Bag: Used to hold the chicken and marinade for soaking overnight.
- Blender or Food Processor: For puréeing the garlic and combining it with the marinade.
- Meat Injector: To inject the marinade into the chicken, ensuring it is fully infused with flavor.
- Smoker or Grill: For smoking the chicken at the ideal temperature to achieve a juicy and flavorful finish.
Ingredients
- 7 cups water
- 1 cup Frank’s hot sauce
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup salt pickling & canning
- 36 cloves garlic peeled & minced
Instructions
- Mix hot sauce, water, salt, and sugar together until fully dissolved.
- Inject the mixture into chicken breasts, thighs and legs.
- Take 1½ cup of the mixture and the garlic, and put into a blender and purée.
- Combine the purée and the marinade in a container large enough to hold the chicken.
- Add the chicken and submerge, making sure that the cavity of the chicken fills with the marinade and some of the garlic purée.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Smoke at 257 degrees until the internal temperature at thigh joint reads 170 degrees.
Notes
Usage Tips:
- Inject the marinade into the chicken breasts, thighs, and legs to ensure an even distribution of flavor.
- Make sure to purée the garlic thoroughly so it blends smoothly with the marinade for a consistent flavor throughout.
Storage:
- If you have leftover marinade, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Always make sure to discard any marinade that has been used to marinate raw chicken.
Customizations:
- Adjust the amount of Frank’s hot sauce to increase or decrease the spice level based on your preference.
- For a sweeter flavor, increase the sugar in the marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 30159mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg
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