Brined Chicken

1. 1

   Clean chicken and set innards in a medium pot 1/2 full of water.

2. 2

   Simmer on a very low flame, covered, for 1-1/2 hour.

3. 3

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   This step can wait until you put the chicken in the oven if you prefer.

5. 5

   Combine spices in a bowl large enough to cover the chicken.

6. 6

   Start with 2 cups of water and stir until salt is dissolved.

7. 7

   Place chicken in bowl, breast down, and cover with water.

8. 8

   Cover bowl with cling wrap and let soak 1 hr per pound (eg.

9. 9

   : soak a 6 pound bird for 6 hours).

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 400F.

11. 11

    Place chicken, breast side up, on a 1/2 sheet pan with wire cooking rack, filled 1/3 full with brine solution, and cook for 1-1/2 hours.

12. 12

    Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cooking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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