Chicken Brine

Name: Chicken Brine
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; ¼ cup honey; 2 lemons; 5 sprigs parsley; 3 sprigs thyme; 3 sprigs rosemary; 3 dried bay leaves; 5 garlic cloves; ¼ cup kosher salt or cooking salt; 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns; 3 - 4 lb chicken

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Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
609 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chicken Brine

Allison Stevens

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Get the most flavorful whole chicken that is so tender and juicy with this effortless method. This simple chicken brine guarantees perfect results every time, and every bite is truly delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 quarts water about 8 cups cold water
¼ cup honey
2 lemons sliced
5 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs thyme
3 sprigs rosemary
3 dried bay leaves
5 garlic cloves smashed
¼ cup kosher salt or cooking salt
1 Tablespoon black peppercorns
3 - 4 lb chicken whole

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Instructions

Bring 1 cup of water, salt, peppercorns, honey, garlic in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook for 3 minutes until salt has dissolved. Turn off the heat, add remaining water and several ice cubes to cool the water completely.
Add the chicken to the cooled brine and make sure the chicken is completely submerged.
Cover the pot and refrigerate for at least 3 - 4 hours, best for 8 - 24 hours.
Remove chicken from the brine and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. You can proceed with roasting the chicken in the oven, cooking it in the Instant Pot or smoking it in the smoker.

Notes

Let the chicken sit in the brine in the fridge with a lid on or covered with plastic wrap or foil.
Do not reuse brine. Discard it once you remove the chicken.
Before cooking your chicken, let it come up to room temperature. This will help it to keep it nice and tender.
Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes before carving and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 609kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 4912mg (205%) Potassium 579mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 471IU (9%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 609 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	609kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	48g	96%
Fat	38g	58%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	191mg	64%
Sodium	4912mg	205%
Potassium	579mg	12%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	471IU	9%
Vitamin C	26mg	29%
Calcium	67mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%