BBQ Chicken Breasts on a Weber Kettle

After writing some other instructables on making BBQ using a Water Smoker, I kept getting the same question "Can I do this using indirect grilling?" The answer is yes, you don't absolutely need a smoker, althoiugh I prefer it. I decided to do an instructable for BBQ Chicken breasts using a small Weber Kettle I usually use for the "hamburger, hot dog" crowd. Before you ask, yes you can use a water smoker to do this instructable.

Step 1 What you will need

You will need:
A Kettle type grill
A small pot that will fit in the grill and allow the grate to fit over
Thermometer which will read at least to 300 degrees
About 5 lbs charcoal
Aluminum foil
About 2 qts of boiling water
4 chicken breasts
A brining solution
A chicken spice rub

Comments

[rprough]

I like the cinder block idea. Wish I thought of that when my charcoal starter broke.

[Cotb]

I like the idea, too, but wonder how you get the hot coals from the block to the grill? A shovel? The Force?

[menahunie]

Looks good; but who has 3-4 hours for just four pieces of chicken. How about cranking up the heat for faster cooking?

[Cotb]

Anyone who spends an afternoon watching college football like myself, that's who. Once you get the temperature where you want it, you don't need to stand there hawk-eyeing the grill while it works its magic. If you have the time, low and slow is the way to go!

[rprough]

You want fast? Get a gas grill. Other than that there is no better way than slow cooking. Especially when you throw in a few apple wood chunks for BBQ bird.

[rprough]

Make shure you get a chicken (or turkey for that matter), that hasnt been flavor enhanced or injected in any way. This usually contains alot of sodium and brining, although I do brine myself, will add more sodium and can actually dry the meat. This is why I dont usually brine my turkeys.