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a large stock pot with an uncooked whole chicken in it submerged in brining liquid with halved lemons and herbs and peppercorns floating on top
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Chicken Brine Recipe

If you’ve ever wondered how restaurants get their chicken so juicy and flavorful, the secret is simple — it’s all in the brine! This easy chicken brine recipe takes just a few minutes to mix up, and it transforms your whole chicken into something truly special.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time and Brining Time12 hours 30 minutes
Total Time12 hours 45 minutes
Keyword: brine, chicken
Servings: 1 batch
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Liters Water
  • ⅓ Cup Kosher Salt
  • ¼ Cup Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Peppercorns
  • 2 Lemons halved
  • 5 Bay Leaves
  • 10 Sprigs Parsley
  • 6 Cloves Garlic smashed
  • 7 Sprigs Thyme
  • 1 Whole Chicken
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Instructions

  • Mix the water, salt and honey in a large pot over medium heat until salt is dissolved.
    2 Liters Water, ⅓ Cup Kosher Salt, ¼ Cup Honey
  • Quickly remove and cool the water, adding remaining brine ingredients. Once cool add the chicken. Brine overnight.
    1 Tablespoon Peppercorns, 2 Lemons, 5 Bay Leaves, 10 Sprigs Parsley, 6 Cloves Garlic, 1 Whole Chicken, 7 Sprigs Thyme
  • Remove the chicken and pat dry on a pan. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and place in the fridge for the day, uncovered.
  • Head to our favorite roasted chicken and potatoes recipe to complete the meal!

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Nutrition

Calories: 2022kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 147g | Fat: 116g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 48g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 38377mg | Potassium: 2095mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 2376IU | Vitamin C: 157mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 12mg