Quick Easy Chicken Brine Recipes

PERFECT CHICKEN BRINE

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Brining chicken adds tons of flavor and keeps the meat moist. Several years of experimenting with ingredients and method and I finally found the right combination for my perfect chicken brine.

Provided by Kate Leifker

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 cups water
¾ cup kosher salt
⅔ cup white sugar
2 heads garlic, crushed and chopped
¼ cup dried sage, or to taste
¼ cup dried basil, or to taste
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 large bay leaf

Steps:

Mix water, kosher salt, white sugar, garlic, sage, basil, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the salt and sugar are dissolved completely, about 20 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and cover with a lid. Cool brine at room temperature for 2 hours before refrigerating to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 3422.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SIMPLE CHICKEN BRINE

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This simple chicken brine will help make the meat more tender and juicy.

Provided by Jay

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 gallon warm water
¾ cup kosher salt
⅔ cup sugar
¾ cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

Pour the warm water into a container that is twice the volume of the water. Pour in the salt, sugar, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved, then allow the brine to cool to room temperature.
To use, place chicken in the brine, cover, and refrigerate two hours for skinless breasts, 4 hours for bone-in pieces, and 4 hours to overnight for whole chickens. Drain and pat the chicken dry before cooking. One gallon of brine is enough for 6 pounds of whole chicken or bone-in chicken pieces, and up to 10 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 13209.3 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

QUICK CHICKEN BRINE

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An easy, quick chicken brine that creates the most flavorful and tender chicken and poultry.

Provided by Cheryl Malik

Categories Technique

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

15 ounces water (½ 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

Steps:

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 Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 749 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g