Grilled Maple-Brined Chicken

Ingredients

• • 1 whole chicken, about 5 lbs (2.5 kg)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper

• Brine

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarse salt
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh ginger, chopped
  • 8 cups (2 litres) water, approximately