Quick Chicken Brine for Perfect Chicken Every Time
Ingredients
15 ounces water 1/2 liter
3 ounces salt 100 grams
couple of sprigs fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or parsley
4 cloves garlic
15 ounces ice 500 grams ice, or 15 ounces of ice water
1 3-4 pound chicken or chicken pieces
Directions
Combine water, salt, and aromatics (garlic, herbs, etc.) in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Place ice (or ice water) in a large bowl (or very large measuring cup) and pour brine over ice. Stir until ice is melted.
Place chicken in a large plastic bag and pour brine over chicken. Seal and let sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, or refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
Drain chicken and pat dry. Use in any recipe, but make sure to only lightly salt the chicken surface once you’ve brined it.
Nutrition
Calories 178 kcal
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 61mg
Sodium 749mg
Potassium 160mg
Carbohydrates 1g
Fiber 1g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 2mg
Calcium 15mg
Iron 1mg