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Pickle Brined Chicken Thighs
5 from 2 votes

Pickle Brined Chicken Thighs

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Brine Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thigh boneless skinless, excess fat trimmed
  • 1 oz jar pickle juice Claussen Dill Pickles brand
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper dill seasoning Oh My Spice! brand
  • 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add chicken thighs to an airtight container or resealable bag. Pour pickle juice over the chicken, then move the chicken around to ensure the juice has gotten to all the chicken. Set aside in the refrigerator to brine for at least 1 hour, but preferably about 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill to 450°F.
  3. Remove chicken from pickle brine onto a paper towel lined baking sheet. Pat dry with more paper towels, then discard the paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and rub it in to ensure all sides are evenly coated (use more oil if needed). Season chicken with lemon pepper dill seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place seasoned chicken thighs, smoother side down, onto preheated grill grates. Grill for 7 minutes on first side, then flip and continue grilling for 4-6 more minutes or until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken thigh reaches 165°F.

Notes

  • Turn this into bite sized appetizers - instructions here!
  • The sodium content displayed in the nutrition info is estimated, but will vary depending on the brine time and sodium content in your pickle juice.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 10g (15%) Cholesterol 158mg (53%) Sodium 739mg (31%) Potassium 405mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 10g 15%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 739mg 31%
Potassium 405mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.