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How To Brine Chicken Breasts
Transform plain chicken breasts into tender, juicy perfection with this quick and easy brining recipe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 135 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder optional
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the kosher salt in the cold water by stirring thoroughly.
- Optional: If brining for longer than 45 minutes, mix in the garlic powder for additional flavor.
- Submerge the chicken breasts in the brine solution. If they are not fully covered, use a smaller bowl or a resealable plastic bag so they are fully submerged.
- For brining times over 30 minutes, place the chicken in the refrigerator. If brining for less than 30 minutes, you can leave it on the countertop.
- Let the chicken brine for 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your preference and available time.
- After brining, remove the chicken from the solution, discard the brine, and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- The chicken is now ready to be cooked as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
7121mg
(297%)
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
34IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 7121mg | 297% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.