Ingredients Brine: 2 quarts water two tablespoons kosher salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 garlic clove cloves, smashed using the side of a big knife 4 sprigs fresh thyme 6 chicken legs and thighs, still connected, bone in, skin on, about 10 ounces each The Best Barbecue Sauce: 1 slice bacon 1 bunch