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Chicken Breast Brine

Chicken Breast Brine Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Stir the warm water, salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl until dissolved, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, rosemary, and lemon slices. Let sit 5 minutes if you have time.
  3. Submerge the chicken breasts fully in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  4. Remove the chicken, pat dry with paper towels, and cook immediately.

Notes

Brine for at least 30 minutes; any longer than 4 hours can make the meat mushy. Discard the used brine. For even more flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a few sprigs of fresh thyme to the mix.