Description
A simple yet effective brine recipe to enhance the flavor and juiciness of chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon water (cold or room temperature)
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional)
- Aromatics (optional): peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, lemon slices
Instructions
- Dissolve the salt and sugar in water until fully mixed.
- Add any aromatics, such as garlic or herbs.
- Submerge the chicken in the brine, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry before cooking.
Notes
Experiment with different aromatics to customize your brine flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 4000mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chicken brine, brining chicken, how to brine chicken, easy chicken brine