Chicken Brine
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Chilling time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
609 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Brine
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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
- 2 quarts water about 8 cups cold water
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 lemon sliced, plural
- 5 parsley sprigs
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 3 bay leaves dried
- 5 garlic smashed, cloves
- ¼ cup kosher salt or cooking salt
- 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns
- 3 - 4 lb chicken whole
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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