Basic Brine For Juicy, Tender Chicken Or Turkey – a delicious recipe with gallon cold water, kosher salt, light brown sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Mix brine together well with a whisk.
2
Place 1 whole chicken (thawed or frozen- you may also use chicken parts.) in brine for 2 hours up to over night. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
3
Remove chicken from brine and rinse chicken well. You are now ready to make a tender juicy chicken dish of your choosing.
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NOTES: You can do this with turkey, as well. Also, you will notice that your leftovers, even after refrigerated overnight, are so tender and juicy whether eaten cold or reheated. The moisture retention really helps to make a chicken meal morph into a second meal when it holds its moisture. If doing a whole turkey, use the recipe servings changer to up the servings to 6-10. Put your turkey in an insulated cooler with enough water to cover and add in a 5 pound bag of ice. Brine overnight.
139
kcal
Calories
36
g
Carbs
Carbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 3 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gallon cold water, 1/2 cup kosher salt (reduce to 1/4 cup if using regular table salt.), 2/3 cup light brown sugar.
Yes, Basic Brine For Juicy, Tender Chicken Or Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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