Brined Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Brined Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1/2 cup salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 fresh roasting chicken; 1 chopped onion; 1 chopped parsnip; 2 chopped carrots; 2 stalks of chopped celery; 1 tablespoon olive oil (1 splash); 9 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 6 shallots, cut in halves; browning gravy Gravy Master (ie)

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 fresh roasting chicken
1 chopped onion
1 chopped parsnip
2 chopped carrots
2 stalks of chopped celery
1 tablespoon olive oil (1 splash)
9 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
6 shallots, cut in halves
browning gravy Gravy Master (ie)

1
Whisk the salt and sugar into the water until they are completely dissolved, add 3 stalks of Thyme. Place the chicken in a large bowl or pot and cover with the brine. Refrigerate over night or at least 2 hours, then remove it and dry well with a clean towel.
2
Preheat your oven to 350u00b0F Toss the vegetables and onions with oil and a bit of salt and pepper then pour them into a casserole dish or shallow roasting pan along with the bay leaves. Sit the chicken on top and roast until the thermometer reads 160u00b0F instantly in the thickest part of the breast and 165u00b0F in the thigh. Take a brush and brush the Browning Gravy all over the chicken generously and let cook to the desired color.
3
Cooking time depends on the size of your chicken. Use the leftover thyme as garnish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 fresh roasting chicken, and more.

Yes, Brined Roast Chicken 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.

Brined Roast Chicken

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